Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong's status as an apostle has been questioned, though many have accepted his title alongside other ministerial roles such as prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher. He often referred to himself as Christ's apostle in sermons and writings, raising the need to validate such a claim through evidence. An apostle, from the Greek term apostolos, means a delegate, envoy, agent, ambassador, or representative, indicating one sent with a special message or commission, whether for a specific errand or a lifetime. In the New Testament, Jesus is described as the Apostle and High Priest, sent by the Father, setting the pattern for apostles as direct representatives bearing divine authority. He ordained twelve to represent Him, sending them out to preach, heal sicknesses, and cast out demons, as noted in Mark 3:14-15. The Twelve hold a unique category, having accompanied Jesus from the baptism of John to His ascension, as described in Acts 1:21-22, with their names on the foundations of New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:14. Beyond the Twelve, others like Paul, Barnabas, James, and Jude, brothers of the Lord, are also named as apostles in scripture. Paul identifies himself as an apostle in his epistles, defending his role despite challenges, and notes signs of apostleship through perseverance, signs, wonders, and mighty deeds in II Corinthians 12:12. Barnabas and Saul (Paul) were set apart by the Holy Spirit and sent out by the church, as recorded in Acts 13:2-4, showing that apostles were ordained and commissioned under divine direction for specific missions. The fruits of an apostle's ministry include preaching the gospel of the Kingdom of God, healing, casting out demons, converting people, raising congregations, and clarifying doctrine under Christ's authority. Regarding Mr. Armstrong, he was ordained as an apostle by the Church of God, Seventh Day, Oregon Conference from the beginning. His work in preaching the true gospel worldwide, as acknowledged by Christ in Revelation 3:8 with an open door no one can shut, demonstrates his mission. Through him, people were healed, demons cast out, thousands converted, congregations raised, and true doctrines restored. Millions received vision and hope through publications like the Plain Truth and Good News, as well as books, booklets, and letters. The signs of an apostle are evident in his life's work, not akin to the Twelve, but comparable to later apostles ordained by the church, the body of which Christ is Head, and sent to fulfill a mission.