John Calvin distinguishes between ordinary and extraordinary church offices, asserting that Pastors and Teachers are permanent, while Apostles, Prophets, and Evangelists were temporary. He argues that while the latter were essential for the church’s foundation, God may still raise them up in special circumstances, emphasizing the Reformers’ roles in restoring purity during crises, analogous to the Apostolic mission.… Read More Protestant Reformers: Apostles or Not?