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Everyone's an apostle. We are all called to follow God. If you mean in Jesus' time: Jesus chose his disciples carefully because he could see in them if they could be moulded by him. Although he did not chose them many people became followers of Jesus and he welcomed them. Hope that has answered your question :)
The above statement is in err, though close to the truth.
ApostleThis refers to the twelve elevated out of the ranks of the many disciples of Jesus. Paul also claimed to be an apostle. The concept or term probably had a relationship to the Judaic practice of delegation and representation. There are several criteria that an individual must fulfil according to the New Testament in order to become an apostle. Firstly, one must have been a disciple and must have been personally called into this office by Jesus Himself; Luke 6:13"And when it was day, He called His disciples and chose from them twelve, whom He named Apostles."This signified an elevation of status and also of power above the generality of the disciples. They had through this been given a higher responsibility.Also in Acts of Apostles 2:16-23 as the decision came to be made to replace Judas Iscariot by either Matthias or Barsabbas Justus we read "…concerning Judas who was guide to those who arrested Jesus. For he was numbered among us and was allotted his share in this ministry….'his share let another take'. So one of the men who have accompanied us, beginning from the baptism of John …one of these men must become with us a witness to His resurrection."Later other criteria followed after the death of Jesus; for example to be appointed the individual must have been a witness to the resurrection of Jesus as the quotation above shows. One of the most important criteria was that the individual must have been sent by Jesus to proclaim the Gospel. Apart from the twelve disciples who obviously fulfilled all the criteria, Paul also did fulfil these criteria because he had seen Christ and had been called to his mission by the Lord Himself.
The apostles proclaim the Kingdom of God after receiving the Spirit which empowers and enlightens them. They are also able to transmit power in the performance of miracles and also through the Baptism. Being able to transmit power to those who are open to it is of immense importance as it provides proof of the genuine standing of the apostle. It means that the apostle himself has to be standing aright for him to be able to receive of the Spirit and transmit it to other human beings.
In fact the offices of apostle and disciple are those of mediators. They absorb the power of God as they are able to and transmit these to human beings in general. Not only do they absorb of the power but also of the knowledge of God. They are meant to mould and transform this knowledge and power according to their own natures and then pass it on to other human beings who are not in a position to absorb the Word of God directly.
In this way, it becomes easier for the ordinary human being to partake of the knowledge of God and of His Power. Today, the word Apostle has come to mean many things. It has come to refer to any high ranking ecclesiastical officer and so on. The office of Apostle has nothing to do with any Church or any earthly appointments as can already be deduced. These people can only be chosen by God Himself and the choice is entirely determined by the individuals' inner spiritual qualities and ability to fulfil in this office which would have been seen by God. In this matter, the opinions of individuals are of no consequence whatever.
Makes you wonder who really are Apostles now, considering the scripture that warns of wolves in sheep clothing... REBT.
Yes, a disciple can become an apostle. In Christian tradition, a disciple is a follower of Jesus who learns from his teachings, while an apostle is a messenger or one who is sent out to spread the message of Jesus. Some disciples were later appointed as apostles by Jesus, such as the Twelve Apostles mentioned in The Bible.
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Was Saint Paul an apostle or a disciple?
Saint Paul was an apostle. He was originally a persecutor of early Christians but had a conversion experience and became one of the most influential figures in the spread of Christianity.
Was Simeon an apostle or a disciple?
Simeon was a disciple, not an apostle. The apostles were specifically chosen by Jesus as his closest followers and given the authority to preach the gospel. Disciples, on the other hand, were more general followers of Jesus.
What was st thomas profession?
St. Thomas was a disciple of Jesus and an apostle. Before becoming a disciple, he was a fisherman.
Was Saint Matthew a disciple an apostle and an evangelist?
Yes, Saint Matthew was one of the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus and later became an apostle. He is also known as an evangelist, as he authored the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament.
How old was Saint Peter when he became a disciple?
It is believed that Saint Peter was in his early 30s when he became a disciple of Jesus.
Was Cleopas a disciple or apostle?
A disciple, there was no apostle by that name.
Was Saint Paul an apostle or a disciple?
Saint Paul was an apostle. He was originally a persecutor of early Christians but had a conversion experience and became one of the most influential figures in the spread of Christianity.
Why did Paul the disciple die for human kind?
Paul was not a disciple , he was a apostle.
Was Simeon an apostle or a disciple?
Simeon was a disciple, not an apostle. The apostles were specifically chosen by Jesus as his closest followers and given the authority to preach the gospel. Disciples, on the other hand, were more general followers of Jesus.
Another name for a disciple of Jesus?
Apostle
Was Saint Augustine a disciple?
Saint Augustine was a disciple in the sense he was a follower of Christ but he was not a disciple or apostle called by Jesus himself.
Did the Apostle Matthew have a wife in the Bible?
If Matthew the disciple/apostle had a wife we are not told about it in the Bible.
Who is the tenth apostle?
Thaddeus was Jesus' tenth disciple.
Who was the disciple who told Peter it is the Lord?
This was the apostle John.
Who was the John on the isle of patmos?
John the disciple was banished to the isle of Patmos.
What was st thomas profession?
St. Thomas was a disciple of Jesus and an apostle. Before becoming a disciple, he was a fisherman.
In the bible what doest apostle mean?
The meaning is same as disciple.
