‘Redundant Foundations…’ are the reason Apostles & Prophets don’t exist today?

The construction of the church necessitated the foundational work Apostles & Prophets. When referring to God’s household, the church, Paul wrote: “…having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone” (Ephesians 2:20).

Premise 1 – While the work of evangelists and pastor/teachers is important, only the apostles and prophets are described as being the foundation upon which the church is built.

Premise 2 – The “foundation of the apostles and prophets,” the foundation which they laid, was their revelation. (later signifying the completed bible)

Premise 3 – Jesus is the Chief Corner Stone of that foundation and there’s only one chief corner stone and thus only one foundation.

Premise 4 – There’s no need for other foundations.

Conclusion 1 : There is, therefore, no need for Apostles & Prophets today.

Conclusion 2:  Hence, there are no Apostles & Prophets today. 

Conclusion 3:  Pastors, Teachers, and Evangelists are the only ongoing means by which the church is built.

Are the previous premises and conclusions valid?  Why or Why Not? 

 

 

 

 

                         
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