[SoothingDave]

JESUS commissioned and ordained the Apostles ministry.

Yes, and they went out and ordained other bishops, who shared in their authority. Remember Titus, Paul instructs him to act with all authority.

SD

[Quester]

JESUS commissioned and ordained the Apostles ministry.

Yes, and they went out and ordained other bishops, who shared in their authority. Remember Titus, Paul instructs him to act with all authority.

Yes, Paul granted to Titus all of the authority necessary for his calling (that of a Bishop ... or overseer of a church, I believe).

That didn't make Titus an Apostle, nor is he ever referred to as an Apostle.

All of those who are called Apostles in the Bible were witnesses to the resurrected Christ.

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

Paul instructs him to act with all authority.

That's right ALL authority. NO POPE. Each pastor has all authority over his flock.

Becky