Scripturally, apostles were men commissioned by Christ, witnesses of His resurrection, and able to perform miracles (at-will via God’s power at their command, not through prayer via God’s sovereign choice (Acts 3:6)). Jesus was the Cornerstone of the church, the apostles were the foundation, and all subsequent evangelists and teachers build upon them. Therefore, this special office of apostle was unique to the first century and has ceased.
