Which term describes someone who is specifically commissioned to proclaim the Gospel?

• A. Disciple
• B. Prophet
• C. Evangelist
• D. Apostle

Answer: (D)

The term that fits best here is someone who is sent with an official charge to announce the gospel. In the New Testament, an apostle is described as one who is commissioned directly by Christ, a messenger sent to testify to the gospel and to establish the church. This “sent with authority” aspect sets apostles apart from others who proclaim the gospel or teach God’s word; they carry a specific mandate and foundational role in spreading the message and laying the church’s structure. An evangelist, while focused on proclaiming the gospel, isn’t defined primarily by an official sending and founding authority. A disciple is a learner, and a prophet speaks God’s word in a revelatory way, not necessarily carrying the universal commissioning to proclaim the gospel as a foundational agent of the church.