Are the terms "disciple" and "apostle" interchangeable? No, they refer to distinct roles, with disciples being learners and apostles being messengers. 9 Can a disciple become an apostle? Yes, in some religious contexts, a disciple can become an apostle when sent on a specific mission. 8 Do...
Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeu...
12 is the product of 3, which signifies the divine, and 4, which signifies the earthly. The heavenly bodies are also connected to the number 12 since the stars pass through the 12 signs of the zodiac in their heavenly procession. The number 12 has further significance, as it represents au...
tells us that in the garden of Gethsemane he went a stone’s throw beyond those closest to him, and there he knelt down and prayed. Thus we are discussing in the calling of the 12 apostles one of the four great crisis events of Jesus’ life. He went out into the hills to pray, a...
The Twelve Apostles (Mk 3.13–19; Lk 6.12–16) 1Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and every sickness. 2These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (called Peter) and his brother Andrew; Jame...
Theological Instincts happen when the paradigms of God’s Revelation are enacted in the ministry of the people of God such that God’s ministry to humanity is more clearly revealed. Jesus knew that “The Sabbath was made for humans, not humans for the S
Sculptures of the twelve apostles flank the central figure of Christ, depicting their reactions to his crucifixion. Each apostle's expression and posture symbolise different emotions—grief, shock, despair, or solemn contemplation. The crown of thorns and other symbols of Christ’s suffering are als...
None of this is in Acts 4, and none of this is in the Twelve Apostles’ Creed. Everything in the Apostles’ Creed is true, but what is missing makes all the difference concerning the gospel. The gospel of the grace of God by which men are saved today is absent. ...
Thomas the Apostle (Greek: Θωμᾶς; Syriac ܬܐܘܡܐ, Tʾōmā, meaning "the twin"), also known as Didymus (Greek: Δίδυμος Didymos, meaning "twin"), was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament. ...
Everyone knows that Mormons are honest, trustworthy, sober, hard working, family oriented people. They take care of each other and have a strong belief in their religion. This web page doesn't dispute any of that. But what is Mormonism...the religion? Let's see what the official Mormon...