(Therefore Stand, Vol. 18, No. 7, July 2002, p. 51.) Acts 1:2 refers to “the apostles whom he had chosen,” and these (along with the selection of one to take Judas’ place) are also listed by name later in the chapter. We shall examine the meaning of “apostle,” their selection, their qualifications and their significant role in the Lord’s church. The Apostles Were Disciples  Although the apostles were also called “disciples,” the names have different meanings. “Disciple” means “a learner, follower;” whereas, “apostle” refers to “one who was sent by another.” “Apostle” is the more specific term. All disciples did not become apostles, but all the apostles were disciples. Luke 6:13 tells us, “He called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles.” Since God sent Jesus to this earth, Hebrews 3:1 refers to “the Apostle…of our profession, Christ Jesus.” Since the church at Philippi had sent Epaphroditus to Paul (Philippians 2:25), the word here in the original Greek New Testament rendered “messenger” (in the KJV) is the word that ordinarily is translated “apostle.” It is in this sense that the word “apostle” is applied to both Barnabas and Paul in Acts 14:14. Both had been sent by the church in Antioch (13:1-3). Barnabas was not one of the apostles of Christ as was Paul, but was an apostle (one sent) of the church at Antioch. Their Formal Selection as Apostles At least Peter, Andrew, James, John (Matthew 4:18-22) and Matthew (Matthew 9:9) had been invited by Jesus earlier to, “Follow