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The word Apostle is from the [[Greek]] "απόστολος" ([[apostolos]]) which means "a messenger". The twelve apostles were [[Jesus]] disciples who were "sent forth" by Jesus to preach the [[Gospel]] to both Jews and Gentiles across the world.

The subject of what an '''apostle''' is and what qualifications are required is very controversial debated today. It In one sense, all Christians are messengers or apostles of the gospel. However, the term apostle is the prevalent view among evangelicals today that generally viewed as a special office title reserved for the 12 disciples of apostle has ceasedJesus and Matthias (who replaced Judas) and Paul. However, there There are a number of churches that still operate use the office of term apostlefor contemporary leaders. ===The 12 Apostles=== ===Matthias=== ===Paul=== ===Apostolic authority and succession?=== {{stub}}