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 | | An apostle represents the one sending and has authority to represent the sender in business, political, or educational situations. |
 | | This, they claim, calls for guidance and administration of the church by "apostles." Rick Joyner, for example, has claimed that from among the so-called Manifest Sons of God, "super-apostles" ("35 Pauls") will be created. |
 | | In the less controversial ''house church'' or ''home church'' movement, those who operate in the office of ''apostle'' in the belief that God is restoring the five-fold ministry, generally do not introduce new (extra-biblical) teachings and practices. |
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