The Controversy of Paul's Calling

1. Is the gift or the office of Apostleship still in Continuance today? 2. What does it mean to be Called? a) The English word, "call" can have a variety of meanings depending on the Context. b) Paul was called in the sense of Chosen to fulfill an office. 3. The gift was Core to the Commencement of the church. a) God's truth had been revealed to this select group of people, who then Composed and Communicated it to the early church. 4. An apostle was Convinced of Jesus' resurrection because they saw it personally. a) Paul was the Closing apostle. 5. The gift of apostle was Confirmed by miraculous signs.