Rev. Kelly NIx
We get lots of questions because of the name. So, I thought it might be a good idea to post a brief explanation of who we are.
Apostolic's are Pentecostal in experience. That means we believe in receiving a personal infilling of God's Spirit evidenced with speaking in tongues, just as it happened on the Day of Pentecost in Acts chapter 2 and in numerous other places in the Scriptures. Our worship is joyful and expressive, because we take very literally the Bible's instructions to clap our hands and shout to God with the voice of triumph (Psalm 47:1), to make a joyful noise unto the Lord, come before His presence with singing, enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise (Psalm 100), and to praise HIs with different musical instruments and dance for joy in His presence (Psalm 150).
We are called "Apostolic" because we believe and preach the same doctrine Jesus' apostles preached after He sent them to make disciples of all nations. In Acts 2:38, Peter commanded his audience to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and promised them that God would fill them with the gift of the Holy Ghost. We preach, believe and practice the very same thing!
We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God, and that it is correct in every way. We accept the Word of God as the final authority for every point of doctrine, and we love to study the Word.
Apostolics are easily distinguished by the way they dress and appear. We believe the Scripture gives clear guidelines for how God wants His people to live, dress, speak and look. Men honor the Lord by presenting a clean-cut and modest appearance that accentuates their masculinity in a godly way. Ladies wear modest dresses that declare their femininity, and they have beautiful uncut hair -- which, according to I Corinthians 11:15, is their glory. After all, the Bible tells us God has chosen us to be kings and priests unto Him! This is a great privilege, but with every great privilege comes great responsibility. God put it this way: "Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God" (2Corinthians 7:1).
Different? Sure. But then again, God called us to be different! In 1 Peter 2:9, the Bible says we are called to be a "peculiar" (different) people. And in Romans 12:2, the Apostle Paul warned us not to be conformed to (pressed in the mold of) this world.
The Bible says in Acts 2:42 that the early believers "continued steadfastly in the in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.". This descries Ragley First Pentecostal Church! Come visit one of our services and get to know us. Without a doubt, you'll find Apostolics to be the happiest, most fun loving and most uplifting people you've ever been around.
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