7709 apostles, authority of

Apostolic authority derives directly from Jesus Christ, who commissions apostles. It is rigorously upheld within the church.

Apostolic authority is based on divine commission

Ro 1:5 See also Ro 1:1; 2Co 1:1; Gal 1:1; Eph 1:1; Col 1:1; 1Ti 1:1; 2Ti 1:1

Apostolic authority derives from Jesus Christ

Mt 10:40 See also Mt 28:18-20; Mk 6:7; 2Pe 3:2

The authority of apostles is related to their ministry role

1Co 12:28 There appears to be a definite order of priority with apostles at the head. See also Eph 4:11

The exercise of apostolic authority within the church

In building up the body 2Co 13:10 Paul had special authority as founder of this church. See also 2Co 10:8

In general oversight Ac 4:34-35; Ac 6:2-6; Ac 15:6,22-23; Ac 16:4

In teaching 1Th 4:2 See also Gal 1:11-12; 1Th 2:4; 1Th 4:8

In appointing leaders Ac 14:23

In church discipline Ac 5:3-4,7-9; 1Co 5:3-5

The right to be supported 1Th 2:6 Paul did not demand such support (see 1Th 2:9). See also 1Co 9:4,11-14; 2Co 11:7-9

The marks of a true apostle

False apostles exist 1Co 9:2 See also 2Co 11:4-5; 2Co 12:11

Fruit confirms apostolic ministry 2Co 3:1-3

Signs confirm apostolic authority 2Co 12:12 See also Mk 16:20; Ac 5:12; Ro 15:19

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