The Apostles were the 12 closest followers of Jesus Christ, chosen by him to spread his teachings and baptize all nations. They are Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas Iscariot and Matthias. The Apostles’ Creed is a statement of faith based on their teachings. They were sent out by Jesus to preach the gospel and carry out his mission.
The story of Saint Mark proves he was one of Christ’s 70 disciples and the four evangelists, Saint Mark was born in Cyrene, Libya but his date of birth is unknown. He traveled with Saint Barnabas and Saint Paul on many religious missions, during which he founded the Church of Alexandria.The gospel of Luke focuses on the poor and oppressed, encouraging tenderness and compassion for the less fortunate.
Story of Apostle Luke in the Bible, St. Luke is believed to be the author of the Gospel that bears his name as well as of the Acts of the Apostles.
The gospel of Luke focuses on the poor and oppressed, encouraging tenderness and compassion for the less fortunate.
What did the Apostles preach? The Lord Jesus called some disciples, not only 12 but also at least 70. He sent them out and charged them to preach the kingdom, saying, “The kingdom of the heavens has drawn near
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The apostle fast is proof that, just as Christ fasted 40 days after the Holy Spirit descended upon Him like a dove, the Apostles also fasted after the day of Pentecost. The spirit of God descended upon them and also spoke to them.
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apostlesApostles Knowledge There is so much history and information about the apostles, and you get the chance to Test Your Knowledge about the Apostles. Did you know that there were 12 apostles? They each had an important role in Jesus’ ministry. Each apostle was unique and contributed to the spread of Christianity. There is much
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According to the Christian Gospels of Mark and Matthew, after Jesus’ death and ascension, his Apostles “went out and preached everywhere.” This is described in Mark 16:19 and 20, as well as Matthew 28:19 and 20. They dispersed to different areas of the world, according to a legend reported by Eusebius.
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The story of Paul the apostle shares detailed insight into how Paul was a Greek-speaking Jew from Asia Minor. His birthplace, Tarsus, was a major city in eastern Cilicia, a region that had been made part of the Roman province of Syria by the time of Paul’s adulthood. Two of the main cities of Syria, Damascus, and Antioch, played a prominent part in his life and letters.
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Catholics believe that Jesus had an inner circle of disciples who were close to him and saw his teachings and miracles firsthand. Who were these disciples, and what can we learn from them about following Jesus? This post looks at the evidence for who Jesus’s inner circle might have been and what we can learn from them today.
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After Judas Iscariot committed suicide, the other 11 apostles cast lots for a replacement, and the lot fell on Matthias and he automatically became a replacement for Judas.
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Why did Jesus choose Judas as one of his disciples? Judas was chosen by Jesus because it was part of God’s plan. While speaking to a large gathering of followers, Jesus offers us the first hint that He will be betrayed.
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apostlesThomas Quiz Saint Thomas the Apostle, also known as Doubting Thomas, was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He is known for his skeptical attitude towards the resurrection of Jesus until he saw the wounds of Christ himself and his unwavering faith that followed. To test your knowledge of this inspiring saint, we
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It’s no secret that Peter is a controversial figure in Christianity. He allegedly denied Jesus three times, and some people say he can’t be trusted. But what if I told you that Peter was actually one of the most important figures in the apostolic church? It might surprise you to learn that he had a lot of authority among the early Christians. In this blog post, I’ll explore the role of Peter in the apostolic church and explain why he was such an important figure.
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In the Life of Apostle John who was initially a fisherman before God called him to be a disciple. He was a son to Zebedee from the town of Galilea and a brother to Mark.
The story of Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve disciples, is notorious for betraying Jesus. According to all four canonical gospels, Judas betrayed Jesus to the Sanhedrin in the Garden of Gethsemane by kissing him and addressing him as “rabbi” (teacher).
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The story of Apostle Matthias who was a replacement of Judas Iscariot shares a deep insight into how he preached the Gospel to barbarians and meat-eaters in the interior of Ethiopia, where the sea harbor of Hyssus is, at the mouth of the river Phasis. He died at Sebastopolis and was buried there, near the Temple of the Sun
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The story of apostle James the Less in the Bible shares insight on how James was called by Jesus to be a disciple sometime after the call of James, son of Zebedee, which led to his identification as James “the Lesser. James the Less was traditionally commemorated with St. Philip.
The story of Apostle Thomas shares insight on how Thomas is famous for having doubted the Resurrection of Jesus and for demanding physical proof of the wounds of Christ’s Crucifixion. The phrase “doubting Thomas” was coined for his lack of faith.
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The story of Apostle Bartholomew shares a deep insight into how he was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. Saint Bartholomew is credited with many miracles related to the weight of objects. He was martyred in Armenia, being either decapitated or skinned alive.
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Facts about an Apostle and a Disciple proves that an apostle is personally selected by Jesus and is also a disciple. A disciple is anyone who follows the teaching of Jesus Christ.
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The story of Apostle Bartholomew shares a deep insight into how he was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. Saint Bartholomew is credited with many miracles related to the weight of objects. He was martyred in Armenia, being either decapitated or skinned alive.