Frequently Asked Questions

The Kingdom began when the King came. Jesus announced that the Kingdom was at hand and established it during His earthly ministry.

Yes. Jesus is seated at the right hand of God and reigns through His Church today.

Yes. Christians are translated into Christ's Kingdom and serve as kings and priests under His authority.

This passage does not say the thousand years come after the Second Coming. That order has to be imported by the reader. In fact, the passage states the rest of the dead living again after the thousand years are finished, while Scripture clearly teaches the resurrection of the saints occurs at the Second Coming of Christ.

The belief that the thousand-year reign is fulfilled in Christ's present reign through His Church. The Present Millennium will conclude at Christ's Second Coming at the time of the resurrection and the end of the world.

The visible return of Jesus Christ to resurrect the dead, gather His people, and judge the world.

Scripture consistently speaks of "His coming" in the singular.

Jesus said His coming occurs immediately after the Tribulation.

Resurrection, gathering of believers, judgment, and the end of this present creation. The Apostle Peter says heaven and earth shall pass away and all the elements will be dissolved.

Yes, while remaining faithful and prepared at all times.

The resurrection of the dead at the coming of Christ.

Jesus repeatedly said believers would be raised "at the last day."

Yes. She expected Lazarus to rise in the resurrection at the last day.

Without it, death would not be fully defeated.

Yes. The dead will be raised with glorified bodies. Souls will not be coming from heaven to join their resurrected bodies. The whole man — body, soul, and spirit will arise from the grave at the time of the resurrection and the gathering together immediately after the tribulation.

No. Immortality is a gift from God.

Those who belong to Christ.

Death.

A gift given through Jesus Christ.

No. Scripture consistently presents eternal life as something granted by God to the faithful.

A binding relationship established by God.

No. Christians live under the New Covenant established by Christ.

It is founded upon better promises through Jesus Christ.

Yes.

It helps us distinguish between Old Covenant requirements and New Covenant teaching.

No. It primarily consisted of agricultural produce and livestock.

The Levites and others designated under the Law.

No command to tithe is found in the Apostolic writings. In fact, the apostles never once taught, took, or paid tithes.

Freely, cheerfully, and not of necessity. Giving should not be directed to the ministry alone. It should also be used to help brothers and sisters in need, including widows, orphans, and those who are struggling to make ends meet. It may also be given to missions and orphanages around the world or anywhere the Lord leads you to give.

No. Significant differences exist between the two systems. The attributes of modern church tithing cannot be found anywhere in Scripture, but are entirely man-made.

Yes. Women play important and valuable roles in ministry.

Yes. Certain teaching and authority roles were reserved for men.

Yes. Women prayed, prophesied, served, taught other women, and labored in the Gospel.

No. It concerns biblical roles and order. The Apostle Paul reminds us that this order is tied directly to the creation itself.

Modern culture often approaches the issue differently than Scripture.

Separation unto God in conduct, attitude, and lifestyle.

No. Believers are called to live holy lives.

No. It begins in the heart and is reflected outwardly.

Because Scripture repeatedly commands it.

No. Salvation comes through Christ, but holiness is the fruit of obedience.

Religious requirements not taught in Scripture.

Yes, saying they made the Word of God of none effect. He also said that those who teach them worship God in vain.

By comparing them with Scripture.

No. Only those that contradict, add to, or replace biblical teaching.

God's Word must remain our final authority. Introducing new rules and commands is what the Pharisees were condemned for. This has no place in the Apostolic Church.

Truth is determined by Scripture, not popularity.

Yes.

Absolutely.

Because all teachings should be measured by God's Word.

No. Truth and love should work together.

Most have. These would include tithing, women preachers, mixing Law and Grace, and many other man-made commandments, doctrines, and traditions which we cover on this site.

While the Bible says not to bring an accusation against an elder except with two or three witnesses, that is one possible approach. The Bible also tells us that as servants of the Lord, we are to patiently instruct those in error, and that ultimately, they are to be rejected if they refuse.

A group that departs from essential biblical truth.

To recognize error and protect believers.

Often, but usually out of context.

Knowing the truth.

Yes, while firmly defending biblical doctrine.

The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Repentance, baptism in Jesus' name, and receiving the Holy Ghost.

One.

Because it is the Apostolic practice found throughout Acts.

Yes.

Yes. The Book of Acts is the blueprint for the New Testament church, and that blueprint was never changed. To change that blueprint, men must create their own plan, and that is exactly what has produced thousands of denominations, traditions, and doctrines that replace or contradict the apostles' teaching.

Returning to the teachings and practices of the Apostles.

Because traditions and errors accumulate over time.

No. It is about returning to what was originally taught.

Scripture.

Doctrine, practice, worship, church history, and biblical interpretation.

To know God and understand His will.

Yes, in fact it must.

Because truth matters.

No. New studies are continually being added.

To encourage believers to examine Scripture and return to Apostolic truth. Our emphasis is on the Present Kingdom as a present reality, not merely a future hope, as well as restoring Apostolic giving in place of modern, man-made tithing.