When someone asks you, “What church do you attend?” or “What denomination are you?”, what do you answer? However, you explain it, you are likely to use the term “apostolic” in your answer. For many people, the next question is “What does ‘apostolic’ mean?” Sometimes it’s not easy to give a clear, concise answer. This course is designed to address the question, “What does it mean to be Apostolic?”
The word “apostolic” means “pertaining to or characteristic of the 12 Apostles.” Thus, any belief or practice that conforms to the doctrine (teaching) and practice of the Apostles can be called “apostolic.” When we call ourselves “apostolic,” we refer to our efforts to conform to the doctrine and practice of the Apostles.