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* [[Acts of the Apostles]] | * [[Acts of the Apostles]] | ||
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* [[What is an apostle? (Anon)]] | * [[What is an apostle? (Anon)]] | ||
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| − | + | The word Apostle is from the [[Greek]] "απόστολος" (apostolos) which means someone sent out or an emissary). 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 today. It is the prevalent view among evangelicals today that the office of apostle has ceased. However, there are a number of Bible-believing churches that still operate the office of apostle. | |
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The word Apostle is from the Greek "απόστολος" (apostolos) which means someone sent out or an emissary). 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 today. It is the prevalent view among evangelicals today that the office of apostle has ceased. However, there are a number of Bible-believing churches that still operate the office of apostle.
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