Disciple Question

Jorge said...

What is the difference between an apostle and a disciple?

Apostle was a disciple that was chosen for a few reasons. 
Acts 1:21 Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22beginning from John's baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection."

This alone eliminates anybody now-a-days claiming to be an Apostle.

Apostles were like the Secretary of State (Hillary). They go and represent President Obama (hehe). Obama can give these representatives the authority to speak for him. When the Apostle speaks, Jesus is approving & in essence speaking. 

Disciple is just a follower, like you & me. We follow Jesus' commands as he directly gave them and as he indirectly gave them through his hand picked Apostles.

Paul actually fit the requirements laid out in Acts 1:21 because when Jesus showed up on the road to Damascus, it wasn't just small talk. I believe that Jesus told him everything about him. Everything he would need to know to be on par with the original 12-13. Read Galatians 1 & 2. I also believe that during those 3 days of blindness, Jesus & Paul talked a lot. Paul actually knew of Jesus since this Jesus character was always making headlines. He know of Jesus but just hadn't accepted the fact that he was the Messiah. 

This is just a quick answer. If you need more info, keep asking