CHRISTENDOM Series: Apostolic

APOSTOLIC

(Evangelical/Holiness/Charismatic)

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,

baptizing them in the name of the Father,

and of the Son,

and of the Holy Ghost:

Matthew 28:19 (not sure what part of Trinitarian baptism of this verse oneness Pentecostals don't get? Seems clear & straightforward in it's meaning)

Apostolic charismatics are the wing of Pentecostal Christianity known also as "Oneness Pentecostals" because of their belief that the Trinity is not 3 beings who work together as one, but rather one. So they baptize in only the name of the Son. Unlike regular Pentecostals, oneness Pentecostals believe that after water baptism, one must also speak in tongues to be saved. Their polity is a mixed presbyterian/congregational system. Although theologically conservative-they allow for women ordination.

Pentecostal Assemblies of the World - 1914, About 1,500,000 members.
Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith - 1919,

began as a black oneness movement with an emphasis to evangelize over in Africa. Also, one of the very few charismatic churches that does not allow women ordination.
Pentecostal Church of God (Joplin) - 1919, split from the Assemblies of God over the Trinitarian issue. They are also big on dispensational pre-millennialism (secret rapture). About 620,000 members.
Churches of Jesus Christ International - 1923, started when a man saw a vision in the sky. About 100,000 members.
Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Christ Jesus - 1925, began among

Hispanic charismatics. Although no numbers are reported, they have over 1,000 congregations across America.
 Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ - 1931, a group of oneness charismatics who joined and left several larger groups over time. About 5,000 members.
Church of the Lord Jesus Christ - 1933
Apostolic Church of Jesus - 1939, began in Florida among black charismatics.
United Pentecostal Church International - 1945, merger of several oneness Pentecostal churches.  They are very strict about styles of dress. About 640,000 members.

Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ - 1952, merger of several small oneness denominations. Emphasis is on missionary work & evangelism.
Bible Way Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ World - 1957, began as a black oneness movement.
Apostolic Gospel Church of Jesus Christ - 1963, founded by a man who claimed to have visions. His followers branched out around the country and practice strict styles of dress. They also shun medical services.

The Pentecostal Church of God (Detroit) - a black oneness denomination starting in Detroit. Although women may serve as ministers, they cannot serve in leadership positions.
Apostolic Assemblies of Christ - 1970, began among black oneness charismatics. About 50,000 members.

CHRISTENDOM Series Outline Link:
http://master1844-dc.blogspot.com/2015/06/christendom-series-outline.html