Moving in the Apostolic

100 Moving in the Apostolic

3. Breaking of bread. These were Communion services. The Lord's supper was a vital part of this church. 4. Prayers. Prayer meetings were also a vital part of this church. The apostolic anointing releases a strong dimension of prayer into the local church. 5. Fear. This is the reverential fear of the Lord. The Living Bible says, "Terror gripped the entire church and all others who heard what had happened" (Acts 5:11). Great fear is another distinguishing mark of apostolic ministry. 6. Signs and Wonders. This is the miracle dimension of apostolic ministry. Signs and wonders were a part of this apostolic church. 7. Unity. The believers were together and had all things in common. Oneness of purpose and mind was characteristic of the church of Jerusalem. 8. Giving. There was a giving spirit in the church at Jerusalem. This was the result of great grace being upon them all (see Acts 4:33-35). The needs of every believer were met as a result of the apostolic dimension. 9. Continuing Daily. They continued daily with one accord in the Temple. They worshiped together regularly at the Temple, and they met in small groups for Communion. 10.Gladness. Great joy, including thankfulness, was characteristic of this church. The spirit of gladness was strong in Jerusalem. Apostolic churches will have a strong Kingdom aspect of joy in the Holy Spirit (see Rom. 14:17). 11.Praise. Strong praise is released through the apostolic anointing. Apostolic churches will be centers of praise and celebration. Praise in an apostolic church will be instrumental in pulling down strongholds. Through praise, kings are bound with chains and nobles with fetters of iron (see Ps. 149:8). 12.Favor. The whole city was favorable toward them. "Favor" is the Greek word charis , meaning the divine influence upon the heart. God gives apostolic churches favor in their cities, regions or nations.