Apostles cannot receive their apostlehood from other apostles. So if you think that Paul's being made an apostle by Christ is a refutation of apostolic succession, then you don't understand the doctrine of apostolic succession.
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Apostles cannot receive their apostlehood from other apostles. So if you think that Paul's being made an apostle by Christ is a refutation of apostolic succession, then you don't understand the doctrine of apostolic succession.
Well, I'm a simple minded person and care not a whit about doctrines developed by men.
God, and only God "appointed" His Apostles. God chose to "appoint" Paul an apostle and He didn't think it necessary for men, or a man, to choose His Apostles.
The "Doctrine of Apostolic Succession" is a man made doctrine, not supported by Scripture. Feel free to invent any doctrine you wish. It is not incumbent on me to take you seriously.