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apostolic succession Definition

apostolic succession

noun

the doctrine that the religious authority and mission conferred by Jesus on Saint Peter and the other Apostles have come down through an unbroken succession of bishops

apostolic succession Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • understand: Graham, I have understood Apostolic succession to be through Christ and the Holy Spirit and " passed down " to all believers.

Adjective modifier

  • true: This is the true apostolic succession from Paul to men like ML-J and on to the coming of the Lord.