Who Are We:
The Apostolic Orthodox Church is the continuation of the church founded by the Lord's apostles on the Day of Pentecost, A.D. 30, in Jerusalem. Apostolic means "of the apostles", or, "from the apostles;" orthodox means: "of the correct teaching, philosophy and ideology of the apostles," this term, as used by AOCI, should not be confused with eastern orthodoxy; the term "church' means:
a called out body. We are just that. We are from the apostles in both our holy orders (apostolic succession), and teaching; and we are the body of believers that has been called out of the world. What we believe:
God: That God in one sentient being that has manifested Himself to His creation as the Father, in the Son, and as the Holy Spirit. God is not three persons, but three modes of one Almighty God-Person. Jesus: Has existence on two planes; as man and God. We call this the dual nature. Man: was created in the likeness and image of God, but has fallen from that state and must be redeemed. Redemption: The shed blood of Christ facilitates redemption to each person who believes and is baptized in the name of Jesus. Water Baptism: Water Baptism does not save in lieu of the blood of Christ; the blood is applied in water baptism as the name of Jesus is invoked over the candidate. Holy Spirit Baptism: the Holy Spirit Baptism remains present with the church. In the Bible its presence was witnessed to by speaking in tongues—even so today. Holy Communion: According to Apostolic example, Communion is offered each Lord's Day. The elements are common bread and fermented fruit of the vine (wine).The real presence of Christ's body and blood are to be discerned in the elements of bread and wine. Headcovering: 1 Corinthians 11 enjoins that men are to be bare headed in public worship, and women are to have a covering over their heads. This is to demonstrate proper headship, to the church and to the angels. Eschatology: Revealed Millennialism, Life Everlasting, and Eternal Judgment. View the Apostolic Succession for Mar David Ignatius at:
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