And when it was day,
he called unto him his disciples:
and of them he chose twelve,
whom also he named apostles;
Luke 6:13
The true APOSTLES:
1) Actually saw Christ
2) Personally chosen-audibly called
3) Endued with Divine credentials/signs
Hence, the Apostolic Age ended with their deaths. There are no true Apostles in that sense today, as claimed by the charismatic movement.
Paul was a true APOSTLE (he met all the above criteria)
1) He actually saw Christ on the road to Damascus 2) He was both personally chosen & audibly called 3) He was given the ability to perform signs & wonders
I may seem to be boasting too much about the authority given to us by the Lord.
But our authority builds you up;
it doesn’t tear you down.
So I will not be ashamed of using my authority.
2 Corinthians 10:8 NLT