Q.
Was Paul handing over his position as Apostle to Timothy or was he teaching him to be a good evangelist? Can you demonstrate from the scriptures anywhere where this shown, that Timothy became an apostle?

A.
Catholics feel that Paul, knowing that his own death was near, was giving Timothy the office of a bishop or an apostolic delegate, and teaching him to be a good evangelist.

Q.
What are the qualifications of an Apostle?

A.
Catholics feel that the title of apostle was reserved to the twelve that Christ choose and was also given to a few others by the apostles themselves, as an honorary title.
So the qualification it seems, is to be chosen as one of the twelve.

Q.
On a separate but related note, do you consider yourself a wise and noble person, one of Christ, a true follower?
If so, how do you know? If not, why?

A.
I consider myself a sinner in need of a savior. I am far from perfect, but do attempt to live a righteous life. As far as wise..well let me just say that wisdom is something I regularly pray for because wisdom would be helpful in leading the type of life that would be pleasing to God.


Peace