Apostleship (Noun)
Meaning
The position of apostle.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The apostleship of Paul has been the subject of much debate among theologians and historians over the centuries.
- According to tradition, Matthias was chosen to fill the apostleship left vacant by Judas Iscariot.
- The apostleship is often seen as the foundation of the Christian church, with Jesus' original twelve apostles serving as the first leaders and missionaries.
- The new apostleship of church planting is a rapidly growing movement within modern evangelical Christianity.
- John claims that his apostleship gives him a unique insight into the meaning and purpose of Jesus' teachings.