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What is apostolic authority in the church?

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Apostolic authority refers to the God-given power and responsibility bestowed upon the apostles to lead and teach the early church.

Apostolic authority is integral to the church's foundation. After Christ ascended, He empowered His apostles to lead, preach, and authorize teachings in His name. As articulated in Matthew 16:19, Jesus grants Peter the 'keys of the kingdom of heaven,' symbolizing the authority to administer and articulate Christ's teachings and governance within the church. This authority is not based on personal infallibility but on the divine inspiration of their teachings, which are recorded in the New Testament. Thus, when believers read the epistles or teachings of the apostles, they are engaging with Scripture that carries the weight of Christ's authority.
Scripture References: Matthew 16:19, Acts 2:41-42

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