How Many Apostles Were There? - Leroy Neff - February 1980

Leroy Neff

Some people believe there can be no apostles except for the original 12. Others believe all ministers and even deacons can be classed as apostles. What does the Bible say about apostleship? What does the Bible reveal about the office of an apostle in the Church of God? How many apostles are listed in the New Testament? What does apostleship have to do with the Church today? The word apostle comes from a Greek term that literally means one sent forth. Some authorities explain that it means one commissioned. Others define it as one sent with a special message or commission. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library