Trick or Treat

Why We at Grace and Truth Ministries, Do Not Participate in “Halloween”

Trick or Treat! These words seem harmless when coming from a group of small children knocking at our doors on October 31st dressed as ghosts, princesses, or ax murderers. Many of us grew up practicing the same ritual, every year dressing up as fictive characters, homemade or store bought. We ran around swinging pumpkin shaped buckets, grocery bags, and even pillowcases to stuff with candies and goodies from our neighbors and local stores. Most of us never thought about the origin of this gleeful night as children and many of us have not thought about it as adults.
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The Doctrine

Apostolic meaning, word, importance, and history

What is the Apostles? Doctrine and what does it mean to be Apostolic? Doctrine simply means teachings or instructions, so when we say Apostles Doctrine we are referring to the teachings and instruction of the Apostles as they received it from Jesus. Acts 2:42 tells us that the first church ever established continued in the apostles? doctrine, "And they continued steadfastly in the apostles? doctrine and fellowship?". The original apostles were those hand selected group of men that followed Jesus throughout his earthly ministry. During the time the apostles spent with Jesus, they received valuable instructions and directions. The time the apostles spent with Jesus is chronicled in the four gospels; Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The implementation of that teaching can be found in the remainder of the New Testament from Acts to Revelation.
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