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How do we know apostleship is a closed office today?

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The office of apostle ceased with the original apostles, as they were uniquely commissioned by Christ and no successors exist.

Apostleship is considered a closed office in historic Reformed theology because it was a unique position established directly by Jesus Christ for a specific purpose during the early church. According to the content, the apostles received their commission personally from Christ, demonstrating that no one can self-appoint to this office. Signs of their apostleship included the ability to perform miracles, which confirmed their authority. Following their deaths, there were no successors or continuation of the office, as their ministry was meant for a specific time, during which they laid the foundation of the Christian church. Thus, any claims of modern-day apostleships contradict this biblically understood framework.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 12:12, Acts 1:26

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