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A traditional church is a church that….

 

…preaches a “bless me” gospel

This gospel and its message is an attempt to alleviate man’s discomfort and pain. The Bible is seen as a cookbook with recipes to fix our current problem. This is a “self” focused gospel.

 

 

 

 

…has as its predominant goal for each individual, salvation or heaven

The traditional church view is a “saved” or “lost,” “heaven” or “hell” mindset. Once saved, it is to stay saved, producing a life of fear. Our decisions are made based on how it could affect my eternity.

 

 

The apostolic church is a church that...

 

….preaches the Gospel of the Kingdom of Heaven

Jesus’ first message and that of the disciples was the gospel of the kingdom of heaven (Matt 4:17, 4:23, 9:35; Lk 9:60, 10:9). We are to be ambassadors of this kingdom. Our blessings are a by-product of obedience to His purpose.

 

 

…has for it’s main goal the transformation into the  image of Jesus Christ

We must be concerned about our eternal future. However, the ultimate goal is the image of Jesus (Col 3:10, Rom 8:29, 1 Cor 15:49). The choices in my life are not based on “heaven” or “Hell,” but does it please Him and make me more like Him.