Marks of an Apostolic Church Part I

I was reading a book called 50 Earmarks of an Apostolic Church by Jonas Clark and it had an awesome description of what is an Apostolic Church. I would recommend getting this book and reading it and considering what type of Church you serve in. I would like to comment on some of the characteristics that an Apostolic church will have which are:

1. They will have a Reforming Spirit
"They have a high level of spiritual boldness as they oppose and tear down religious idolatry, form and vain religious traditions. They are highly committed adn dedicated to advancing the cause of Christ. They attack the giants in the land of religion, divination, racism, witchcraft, antichrist, Jezebel, etc. Apostolic churches carry spiritual authority, use it, and have a vision for reachign all nationals with the gospel."

2. They will be Free
"There is a bondage that comes from false precepts to our approach to God. Religion has taught us that God is so holy that He must be approached in some kind of humble, quiet, and religiously pious way. Apostolic churches have a divine ability to destroy the yoke of religious condemnation and legalism that hinder people from freedom to enter into worship and praise towards the Lord"

3. They will be Warriors
"Apostolic Churches attract, recruit, gather, train, and prepare the saints for spiritual battle"

4. They will be Working Churches
"This is not the spectator type of ministry. When you come into an apostolic church, they will probably put you to work pretty soon. An apostolic ministry is that which rolls up its shirt sleeves, get down in the trenches and is not afraid to get their hands dirty."

5. They will give Identity
"There is such a struggle today with people who are grasping for their identity. They are so uncertain about themselves, their relationships, their self-worth, and their purpose...Apostles and apostolic churches bring identity to those who are wondering where they fit it...Apostolic churches will help to bring you into a place of identity that will give you a sense of connection and purpose."