Do you know what a pentecostal apostolic church is?

Apostolics are Oneness.

Oneness simply means that there is one God, and His name is Jesus.

Jesus is the Father, Son & Holy Ghost.

We believe the plan of salvation is given in Acts 2:38.

We do believe in modest apparel. <I Timothy 2:9>

I like this answer I read once...

Within Pentecostalism there are two major groups, Trinitarian Pentecostals and Oneness Pentecostals.

Examples of Trinitarian Pentecostal denominations include the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) and the Assemblies of God.

Examples of Oneness Pentecostal denominations include the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) and Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW).

It is estimated that of the world's 2 billion Christians, a quarter are Pentecostals or Charismatics.

Another difference between the two is the way people are baptized.

Pentecostals baptize in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost (Matthew 28:19 ) as where Apostolic baptize in the name of Jesus found in Acts 2:38.

Hope this helps.

Elder Greg

~SFECU~

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I'm not thinking there is much difference in doctrine however I think the Apostolic version trys to recapture the first century church even though its doctrines don't align with the same.

This is why the obvious differances in womens dress and hair length.

Of the two groups I think I'd be more comfortable with the apostolic branch in that I think I could have an intellegent conversation with them about doctrinal issues than the average Joe Pentecostal I've met who's mind is generally closed and would nevere ever ever really admit to sin, (admit their doctrinal beliefs they have been spoon fed their whole lives are wrong.)

If the Apostalics are truly trying to return to the first century church (faith first given) then it would be much easier to show them how the first church acted and expect them to conform.

There are two types of Pentecost

Christian - Pentecostal

Apostolic - Pentecostal

Christians are more liberal in the way they dress, what they watch on television, music they listen to, etc. They believe in the Trinity and baptize in name of Father, Son, Holy Ghost. Denominations include, Assemblies of God, Church of God, some nondenominational ones claim to be Pentecostal.

Apostolic are more conservative and modest in their appearance, what they watch on tv, music they listen to, etc. They believe the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are the titles that Jesus holds as Almighty God. They baptize in Jesus' Name. Some denominations include, United Pentecostal Church International, Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ, Pentecostal Assemblies of the World.

Both however believe in the full dynamics and gifts of the Holy Spirit. Apostolic believe it is essential to be filled with the Holy Ghost with Speaking in Tongues, Christian (Pentecostals) believe it is a gift or not Essential but they do put emphasis on it.

Simple.

Apostolic is oneness. Oneness believe God is both one and yet three simultaneous manifestations. They believe that it is inappropriate to try to limit the describing of God in terms of personage.

Oneness doctrine describes the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit as three manifestations of one God.

Oneness churches include the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) and Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW)

Pentecost is being filled with the Spirit of Pentecost, receiving gifts from the Holy Spirit.

While being an Apostle is one of the five Ministries the Lord gives. (Eph.) The Lord gives the Ministries of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor & Teachers (and those ministries that are under these titles).

I would consider Pentecostal Apostolic would be being an Apostle going out to those who haven't heard the message yet, by the power (authority & gifts of) of the Holy Spirit.

Most Apostolic churchs are oneness and Pentecostals are trinity.

Good Question

I thought they were the same but whats the difference between

Apostolic and Holiness?

Every Christian should know the origin of the words apostolic and pentecostal

Suffice to say Apostolic/Pentecostal groups are not living up to the meaning of the names.

In this they have 'unity', 'oneness'...sadly

I am Apostolic.SJC and Elder Greg gave good answers!