In Apostolic faith, lived experience functions as a powerful form of interpretive authority. Personal encounters with God β such as receiving the Holy Ghost, experiencing deliverance, or witnessing miracles β shape how believers understand Scripture. Communal experiences reinforce these interpretations, creating a shared emotional memory that guides doctrine and expectation.
While experience brings passion, authenticity, and spiritual depth, it must be balanced with Scripture to avoid misinterpretation. When held in harmony, experience and the Word create a vibrant, grounded spirituality that reflects the heart of Apostolic faith.
