An Apostle is best defined as which of the following?

• A. A messenger; One who is sent
• B. An early Christian leader who ordains others
• C. A disciple who follows Jesus closely
• D. A student of the Law

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is what the word apostle communicates in biblical usage: a sent messenger with a mission. The term, from Greek, means “one who is sent.” In the New Testament, apostles are those whom Jesus sends out to proclaim the gospel, represent him, and carry authority on that mission. That sense of being dispatched by someone with a message and purpose is what defines an apostle.

So the best choice captures that core: an apostle is a messenger; one who is sent.

The other descriptions describe different roles. A disciple who follows Jesus is a learner or follower, not necessarily sent with a mission. An early Christian leader who ordains others points to church governance or office, not the fundamental sense of being sent. A student of the Law refers to a Jewish legal scholar or scribe, which is a different category altogether.