That there has to be someone in charge is self-evident. The Church the Lord started is not anarchical.
Is not JESUS the Head of the Church ?
Is He not capable of directing His Church ?
Then what of the Apostles? Didn't they fit into the equation somewhere? Does their existence void the idea of Jesus being the Head?
No, of course not. Still, the only question remains, did the Apostles' authority dissipate or does it still exist?
And where in the Bible is it shown that the Apostles authority was to die with them?
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