Yes, they indeed had the priesthood. They were given authority by Jesus to baptize, preach, administer the sacrament.
Yes, they indeed had the priesthood. They were given authority by Jesus to baptize, preach, administer the sacrament.
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Then they WERE apostles. And 3 of them are still alive according to your church...therefore the priesthood NEVER left and thus no apostasy.
It is really quite simple.
And the "proof" is ....LDS writings?