Subject: What is an Apostle? |
Bible Note: Brother Tim: Well done. A more perfect answer I can hardly imagine. There were twelve apostles (Apostles, if you will) chosen by Jesus. These are "the twelve". There were other apostles, sent out by the church. I hope I do not spoil things by stating the belief that there are still twelve Apostles, since Judas by transgression fell and was replaced by Paul. Men today can call themselves apostles or missionaries or whatever they will, as they are sent out by the church. But they are not like the original twelve, and they are no substitute for them. |