Why Protestants do not believe that the apostles were twelve of the first bishops of the Catholic Church?
Christ gave the power of teaching, sanctifying and governing members of his Church to the Apostles, the first bishops of the Church.
San Pedro was the first head. After a miraculous escape from prison in Jerusalem, founded his headquarters in Antioch, and here the followers of Christ were called Christians. Peter made frequent missionary journeys [...]
When you consider I had twelve apostles, and only one was under the Cross with Mary his mother?
you can not see the simularities when Catholics say they are under the Cross with Mary at every Mass Meanwhile the other apostles and disciples "watch from a distance" (Protestant)
The Twelve Apostles were the first Catholic Bishops?
"After having called his twelve disciples, He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast out, and to heal all manner of sickness and disease" (Matthew 10:1)
The Apostles had the power to sanctify, when Christ instructed them: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the [...]
The Twelve Apostles The First Catholic Bishops?
"After having called his twelve disciples, He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast its implementation and to cure all kinds of diseases and infirmities" (Matthew 10:1)
Apostles had power to sanctify Christ as told: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and [...]
