Subject: What is an Apostle? |
Bible Note: It's all in the definition of the word. It really dosent matter. KJV does not use the word missionary. Others may. KJV uses Apostle. The KJV written in "perfect english." How many other versions even make this claim? Per Mr Webster; 1 : relating to, engaged in, or devoted to missions 2 : characteristic of a missionary A "missionary" is simply one sent on a mission. This noun is commonly associated with a religious mission, but technically it could be associated with anyone on any mission, even a demon from hades. (Anyone not agreeing, please verify the definition, for I do not care to defend Mr Webster, as I continually do Mr James.) An "apostle" however is a more specific noun. 1 : one sent on a mission: as a : one of an authoritative New Testament group sent out to preach the gospel and made up especially of Christ's 12 original disciples and Paul b : the first prominent Christian missionary to a region or group 2 a : a person who initiates a great moral reform or who first advocates an important belief or system b : an ardent supporter : ADHERENT 3 : the highest ecclesiastical official in some church organizations God Bless George |