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Apostles
Persons sent to accomplish a mission, especially the twelve apostles Jesus commissioned to follow Him. An apostle represents the one sending and has authority to represent the sender in business, political, or educational situations.
Holman Bible Dictionary
Today, certain preachers and teachers refer to themselves and each other as "apostles," claiming that they are apostles in the Biblical sense. Some suggest they are restoring the so-called "five-fold" ministry of Ephesians 4:11-12
 On this, see Robert Bowman's article, referred to below.
Many alleged apostles suggest that "God is doing new things", not detailed in Scripture. This, they claim, calls for guidance and administration of the church by "apostles." Rick Joyner, for example, has claimed that from among the so-called Manifest Sons of God, "super-apostles" ("35 Pauls") will be created.
In the less controversial ''house church'' or ''home church'' movement, those who operate in the office of ''apostle'' in the belief that God is restoring the five-fold ministry, generally do not introduce new (extra-biblical) teachings and practices. (The danger of that eventually happening is, of course, very real). Rather, they act as church planters, missionaries and/or overseers.
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