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Cal · 08-25-2011, 08:50 AM

I didn't say there were no more miracles. I said that 2 Cor 12:12 seems to suggest miracles accompany genuine apostleship. And as far as I know they did not accompany any of the names being tossed around here.

Again, let's define what an apostle is. What does he (or she?) do?

Also, please tell me the advantage to the church of designating someone an apostle. I've heard opinions of who might be an apostle, but nothing definitive. How do these opinions help anyone? What's the point, other than asserting an opinion about someone. I mean if a Christian teacher or leader lends guidance to the church at large, or helps spread the kingdom in a major way, are we required to call them apostles? If not why do it, give that the assessment is largely subjective (outside of signs and miracles.)

08-25-2011, 08:50 AM	#23
Cal Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 4,333	Re: Combating LC Arguments I didn't say there were no more miracles. I said that 2 Cor 12:12 seems to suggest miracles accompany genuine apostleship. And as far as I know they did not accompany any of the names being tossed around here. Again, let's define what an apostle is. What does he (or she?) do? Also, please tell me the advantage to the church of designating someone an apostle. I've heard opinions of who might be an apostle, but nothing definitive. How do these opinions help anyone? What's the point, other than asserting an opinion about someone. I mean if a Christian teacher or leader lends guidance to the church at large, or helps spread the kingdom in a major way, are we required to call them apostles? If not why do it, give that the assessment is largely subjective (outside of signs and miracles.)