3 Bible Tips: Apostles
The word apostle (apostolos, Strong's G652) is also translated "messenger" and "he that is sent." It means "a delegate; specifically an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ" (Strong's Hebrew and Greek Dictionaries).
1. Jesus Christ Himself is called the Apostle.
"Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus" (Hebrews 3:1).
2. The biblical apostles, as well as the New Testament books they wrote and influenced, are part of the foundation of the Church.
"Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone" (Ephesians 2:19-20).
3. There have also been false apostles to beware of.
"For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works" (2 Corinthians 11:13-15).
For more about apostles, see "The Apostles: Case Study in Conversion."