A question that is asked often is if the gift of tongues, healing, and miracles are still in effect today. The 12 disciples of Christ and the apostles in the early church had these gifts and powers. Why did God give them? Can a person in our time have these gifts? 

Let’s first look at the office of an apostle

We must first find how the Bible defines an apostle. What was required to be an apostle?

The office or position of an apostle was given for a certain reason and for a limited time. The apostles were given to confirm the word of God and lay a foundation for the church. Many today claim they are apostles but, they do not and can not meet the requirements we find in the Bible.

Eph 2:20  And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;