12 Mga Apostol at kanilang Mga Katangian
Characteristics of the Apostles
Studying The 12 Apostles and their Characteristics made us understand that irrespective of the apostles’ character, these men became the pioneering leaders of the New Testament church, but they were not without faults and shortcomings.
Kapansin-pansin, hindi isa sa mga napiling apostol ang isang scholar o rabbi.
Ngunit pinili sila ng Diyos para sa isang layunin - upang pasabugin ang apoy ng ebanghelyo na kumakalat sa buong kalupaan at patuloy na masusunog sa buong daang siglo upang sumunod.
Pinili at ginamit ng Diyos ang bawat isa sa mga regular na taong ito upang maisakatuparan ang kanyang pambihirang plano.
Ang labindalawang disipulo ay, ayon sa Kristiyanismo, mga ordinaryong kalalakihan na sumunod sa mga aral ni Jesucristo.
After witnessing His crucifixion and His resurrection, and His ascension, these men were sent out to spread the word of Christianity and be witnesses to the work of God.
The Leading Apostles and their Characteristics
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Apostol Pedro
Ang mga katangian ni Pedro ay transparent at madaling masuri. Lumilitaw na siya ay pinuno ng mga apostol sa bawat okasyon. Una siyang pinangalanan sa bawat listahan ng mga ito at siya ang kanilang karaniwang tagapagsalita. Kilala si Pedro sa pagiging matapang, may tiwala, matapang, prangka, mapusok, masigla, masigla, malakas, mapagmahal, at tapat sa kanyang Master sa kabila ng kanyang pagtalikod bago ipinako sa krus.
Tunay na siya ay may pananagutan na magbago, at ang hindi pagkakapare-pareho ay nanaig kung minsan. Dahil sa kanyang kakaibang ugali, paminsan-minsang lumilitaw si Peter at pantal. Gayunpaman, ang kanyang mga birtud at pagkakamali ay magkatulad na ugat sa kanyang masigasig na ugali.
Ganoon ang pampaganda ni Peter, ang kanyang likas na katangian, at ang kanyang mga ugali ng pagkatao. Si Peter ay hindi isang phony. Gayunpaman, sa mga oras, siya ang uri ng indibidwal na hindi nag-iisip bago kumilos. Siya ang may pinakamalakas na tauhan sa pangkat, at siya ay madalas na nagsisilbing tagapagsalita ng mga alagad. Siya ang kinikilalang pinuno nila.
Apostol Andres
Andrew was not the greatest of the apostles, yet he is typical of those men of open-minded understanding and sounds common sense without whom the success of any great movement cannot be assured. Void of the boldness and ruggedness of Peter’s character, to which only a few can aspire, Andrew had that feature that makes him a pattern within reach of all – a simple, earnest determination to carry out the dictates of his convictions.
Another feature of Andrew was his eagerness to win souls in private to Jesus. Andrew was not a powerful public speaker. He was a low-key individual who was very trustworthy.
Habang hinahangaan natin si Pedro bilang pinakamahalagang Apostol kung saan ang 3,000 ay naidagdag sa simbahan sa araw ng Pentecost, huwag nating kalimutan na kung wala si Andrew, si "Simon" ay hindi magiging "Pedro." Kaya, kilalang-kilala ang kanyang pagmamahal sa mga kaluluwa na kapag ang ilang mga Griyego ay nagnanais na makita si Jesus, si Andres ang taong dinala sa kanila ni Felipe.
Si Apostol Santiago (anak ni Zebedee)
The next Apostle we will look at is James, the son of Zebedee and the older brother of John. From the time, he was ordained an apostle, James occupied a prominent place among the apostles and, along with Peter and John, became the special confidant of Jesus. These three apostles alone were present at the raising of Jairus’ daughter (Luke 8:51), at the Transfiguration, and at the Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Shortly after the Transfiguration, when Jesus was determined to go to Jerusalem, in Luke 9:51, they were passing through Samaria, the fury of James and John was kindled by the unkind reception given to our Lord by the crowd,
It was probably for this type of hotheaded rashness and fanaticism that the surname “Boanerges,” which means “Sons of Thunder,” was bestowed on them when they were ordained to the Twelve. Note, however, that there was some excuse for their action.
Ang impresyon na iniwan ng Pagbabagong-anyo ay labis pa rin sa kanila. Matindi ang pakiramdam nila na ang kanilang Panginoon, na ngayon pa lang ay nakita nila “sa Kanyang kaluwalhatian” na “nabago ang Kanyang mukha” at “nagniningning na mga kasuotan,” ay hindi dapat sumailalim sa gayong mga pag-aalipusta ng mga Samaritano.
Si Apostol Juan (kapatid ni James)
John was the kind of man who could profit from the rebuke of Jesus. John’s passionate disposition was held in check and under control, and he was allowed to vent only on occasions when it was permissible and even necessary.
John’s gospel writings note the intensity that he had displayed but directed only against those who refused to believe in and acknowledge Jesus as Christ.
Si John ay nagtapos din ng isang malapit na koneksyon sa Panginoon. Siya ay isang binata ng maalab na sigasig at isang ugali sa hindi pagpaparaan at pagiging eksklusibo, maliwanag sa kanyang pagnanais na tumawag sa apoy sa nayon ng Samaritano.
Ang kanyang ugali sa pagiging eksklusibo ay ipinakita sa kahilingan ng kanyang ina tungkol sa lugar na sinasakop ng kanyang mga anak na lalaki sa kaharian - ang pinakamataas na posisyon.
Si Apostol Phillip
Kasama si Andres at iba pang mga kababayan, si Philip ay naglakbay sa Betania upang pakinggan ang aral ni Juan Bautista, at doon niya natanggap ang kanyang unang tawag mula kay Cristo.
This is strengthened by the fact that he acted as the spokesman for the Greeks at the Passover. Of a weaker mold than Andrew, he was the one whom the Greeks would first appeal to when seeking answers from the Lord. Philip was very interested, asked probing questions, and sympathized and understood the doubts and difficulties that the Greeks had.
While Andrew was practical, strong-minded, and naturally the type of man to win over the impulsive, head-strong Peter, the slower Philip, versed in the Scriptures, appealed more to the critical Nathanael and the cultured Greeks. Philip was very cautious, deliberate, and desirous of submitting all truth to the test of sensual experience.
Apostol Bartholomew
Ang isa sa mga unang katangian ni Apostol Bartholomew o Nathaniel ay kung ano ang lumitaw na isang pagkiling sa kanya, tulad ng sinabi niya,
"Maaari bang may mabuting bagay na magmula sa Nazareth?"
Nathaniel
Hindi ito para hatulan o husgahan, ngunit para lamang subukang bigyan ka ng larawan kung ano siya sa natural na kaharian gayundin sa espirituwal na kaharian.
Si Nathanael o Bartholomew ay lilitaw na isang kalmado, nagreretiro, nasa likod ng mga eksena na hindi makilala ng isang tao, ngunit kinikilala ng Diyos.
Ayon sa tradisyon, siya ay ipinako sa krus ng baligtad pagkatapos na buhayin ng flay.
Walang karagdagang sanggunian sa kanya sa Bagong Tipan.
Apostol Tomas
Thomas, as many of you know, was known as the doubter in the group. When he said,
“Let us also go, that we may die with Him,”
Thomas
This was not a statement of courage but one of pessimism.
Si Thomas ay may kaugaliang i-stress ang hindi kanais-nais o gawin ang pinakamadilim na posibleng pagtingin sa mga bagay. Sa gabi bago mamatay ang ating Panginoon, tinanong ni Thomas ang tanyag na tanong na iyon.
Karaniwan siya sa maraming mga indibidwal na may ilang mga salungat na prinsipyo na mahirap makipagkasundo.
He was the type of individual who seemed to have difficulty recovering quickly from setbacks, and he was inclined to look upon life with eyes of gloom or despair.
However, he still was a man of courage and unselfishness. With his perplexed faith in the teaching of Jesus, there was mingled a sincere love for Jesus, the teacher.
Apostol Mateo
Si Mateo ay tinawag na "Mateo" sa unang ebanghelyo, habang nasa pangalawa at pangatlong ebanghelyo, tinawag siyang "Levi." Pagkatapos sa aklat ng Mga Gawa, siya ay muling tinawag na Mateo.
Bilang isang maniningil ng buwis, si Mateo ay lalo na kinasusuklaman ng mga Judio dahil itinuturing nilang masasama at masasamang tao ang mga maniningil ng buwis.
Kung mayroon man siyang higit na pagsisisi kaysa sa kanyang mga kapit-bahay, hindi natin masasabi. Tunay na kabilang siya sa isang klase ng mga kalalakihan, na marami sa kanila ay totoong nagkasala ng pandaraya at pangingikil, ngunit maaaring may isang pagbubukod si Mateo.
Masasabi lamang natin ito, kung siya ay naging matakaw, ang diwa ng kasakiman ay nawala na.
Kung nagkasala man siya sa pang-aapi sa mga dukha, hinamak niya ngayon ang gayong gawain. Siya ay nagsawa sa pagkolekta ng kita mula sa isang nag-aatubili populasyon at natutuwa na sundin ang isa na dumating upang kumuha ng pasanin sa halip na patongin sila, upang palabasin mula sa mga utang sa halip na kolektahin mula sa kanila nang may kalubhaan.
James (anak ni Alfeo)
James is generally identified as James the Little or the Less, the brother of Joseph and son of Mary. In each list of the apostles, he is mentioned in the ninth position.
He is said to be the brother of Jude.
Kaunti lamang ang nalalaman natin sa kanyang pinagmulan maliban sa ilang nagtuturo na kilala siya sa kanyang pagiging tahimik at kababaang-loob.
Marahil ang uri ng indibidwal na hindi namumukod sa isang karamihan ngunit palaging tapat.
Si Thaddeus (kilala rin bilang Judas, anak ni James at Lebbaeus)
Si Judas, na pinangalanang Thaddeus, ay tinawag ding Judas na Zealot at isang masigasig at masidhing indibidwal, MAT 10: 3. Ang nag-iisang insidente na naitala ni Judas ay sa JOH 14: 22, kung saan sa panahon ng pagsasalita ni Kristo sa mga alagad pagkatapos ng huling hapunan ay tinanong niya, JOH 14: 22-25 "Si Hudas (hindi si Iscariote) ay nagsabi sa Kanya,
'Panginoon, ano ang nangyari na ihahayag mo ang iyong sarili sa amin, at hindi sa sanlibutan?'
Thaddeus
Jesus answered and said to him,
‘If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him, and make Our abode with him. He who does not love Me does not keep My words, and the word you hear is not Mine, but the Fathers who sent Me.
Hesus
Ang mga bagay na ito ay sinalita ko sa iyo habang nananatili ako sa iyo. '"
He seems to have been a follower who needed to fall in love with his Lord. Tradition says he preached in Assyria and Persia and namatay na martir sa Persia.
Simon (ang Zealot na kilala rin bilang Simon the Canaanite)
Si Simon ay tinawag na Zealot at Canaanite upang makilala siya mula kay Simon Peter. Siya ay dating kasapi sa isang panatikong sekta ng mga Hudyo na tinawag na Zealots.
Ang mga miyembro ng grupong ito ay masigasig na kalaban ng Romanong pamamahala sa Palestine. Bilang isang Zealot, kinamumuhian ni Simon ang anumang pangingibabaw na dayuhan o pagkagambala.
Ang mga Zealot ay kilala rin sa kanilang mabangis na pagtataguyod sa mga ritwal ng Moises. Malakas ang kalooban niya, at sa sandaling nakapagpasya siya, siya ang uri ng indibidwal na tutulong lahat sa mga pinaniniwalaan niya.
He was not a leader but a tremendous strong-willed follower. Simon received his call to the apostleship and Andrew and Peter, the sons of Zebedee, Thaddaeus, and Judas Iscariot at the Sea of Tiberius.
Bagaman si Simon, tulad ng karamihan sa mga apostol, ay marahil isang taga-Galilea, ang itinalagang "Canaanite" ay itinuturing na pampulitika kaysa sa pangheograpiyang kahalagahan.
Judas Iscariote
Kapansin-pansin, si Judas Iscariot ay palaging nakilala bilang ganoon - Judas Iscariot. Si Judas ay mula sa Kerioth, nangangahulugang malapit siya sa Hebron sa pagsilang, at pinalaki roon, siya lamang ang hindi taga-Galilea na pinili ni Jesus.
He was the only one from Judea and probably the sharpest of the twelve – that’s why he was treasurer.
Don’t always think that the brightest is the best of the bunch. What you should pay attention to is character and attitude – not intellectual ability only. Our Lord does not grade according to SATs; He looks at the heart.
Ang isa sa mga katangian ni Hudas ay nagpatunay na wala siyang pakialam sa mga mahihirap. Siya ay isang matigas ang puso na tao, masyadong nag-aalala sa feathering kanyang sariling pugad habang ang iba, hindi gaanong swerte, ay naghihirap sa paligid niya.
Siya ay isang magnanakaw, nagnanakaw ng mga pondo mula sa kabang-yaman ng Panginoon, na inilalantad na si Hudas ay puno ng kasakiman o kasakiman. Si Judas ay hindi kasuwato kay Jesus at tinanggihan ang mensahe ng Panginoon.
Konklusyon
What you want to pay attention to is the characteristics of the 12 apostles and attitude, not intellectual ability only. What did these men have except one? They were available, they were flexible, they were teachable, and they were dependable. With these four traits, the character can be built.
Walang napakaraming kakayahan sa intelektuwal na nasa loob nila, maliban marahil kasama si Judas Iscariot, ngunit mayroon silang mga bagay na maaaring mabuo ng tauhan. Sila ay mga taga-Galilea din. Madaling makilala ang mga taga-Galilea nang magsalita sila. Ito ang dahilan kung bakit sa panahon ng paglilitis kay Hesus, isang simpleng bagay para sa aliping babae na makita si Simon Pedro bilang isa sa mga alagad ni Jesus.
FAQs: The Twelve Apostles
What were the main characteristics of the apostles?
The twelve apostles were ordinary men chosen by Jesus to spread his teachings. They were not scholars or rabbis but were chosen for their willingness to learn and their dedication to spreading the gospel. Despite their diverse personalities, they played a crucial role in the growth of the early Christian church.
What were some of the defining personality traits of the leading apostles?
Peter was known for his boldness and impulsiveness, often acting before thinking. He was a natural leader and served as a spokesperson for the disciples.
Andrew was open-minded and played a key role in bringing people to Jesus, including his own brother, Peter. He was not a public speaker but worked quietly and effectively behind the scenes.
James (son of Zebedee) was passionate and zealous, sometimes to the point of rashness. He and his brother John were nicknamed “Sons of Thunder” due to their fiery temperament.
John was also passionate but was able to channel his intensity into his devotion to Jesus and his teachings. He was known for his close relationship with Jesus.
Were there any apostles known for their doubting or questioning nature?
Yes, Thomas was known as the doubter. He struggled to believe in the resurrection of Jesus without tangible proof. Despite his doubts, he showed courage and loyalty to Jesus. Philip was also inquisitive and sought to understand the teachings of Jesus through a more practical lens.
Did any of the apostles have a background that seemed at odds with their role?
Mateo was a tax collector, a profession despised by the Jews. His willingness to follow Jesus demonstrated a significant change of heart and a rejection of his former life. Si Simon na Zealot was a former member of a radical Jewish sect that opposed Roman rule. His conversion suggests a shift from political to spiritual revolution.
Is there an apostle who exemplified quiet dedication?
James the Less is described as quiet and humble. While little is known about his background, he is thought to have been a faithful and steady presence among the apostles.
How was Judas Iscariot different from the other apostles?
Judas Iscariot is remembered as the betrayer of Jesus. Unlike the other apostles, he was motivated by greed and self-interest. He is noted as the only apostle not from Galilee, and his sharp intellect was likely the reason he was entrusted with the group’s finances.
What key qualities did the apostles share that made them effective in spreading the Gospel?
Despite their differences, the apostles were united by their willingness to be available to Jesus, their flexibility in adapting to new situations, their teachability, and their dependability. These traits, combined with their diverse personalities, allowed them to effectively carry out Jesus’ mission.
Kayamanan
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