Questions tagged [apostles]
Those "sent out", including Jesus' Twelve Apostles and later equivalents.
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What historical evidence exists for the practice and teaching of contemplative prayer by the apostles and/or the early Church?
Building on the previous question regarding scriptural support (What is the scriptural support for contemplative prayer?), I'm now seeking historical evidence pertaining to the practice and ...
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How does the Genesis command to “be fruitful and multiply” foreshadow the apostolic commission to spread the gospel?
In Genesis 1:28, God commands humanity to “be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth.” This is a physical multiplication and filling of the world. In the New Testament, Jesus commissions His apostles ...
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The significance of "disciples AND Peter" in Mark 16:7
At the end of the Gospel of Mark, the boy in the tomb tells the women to give a message to "[Jesus's] disciples AND Peter" (Mark 16:7).
Nowhere else in Mark is any apostle "separated&...
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Is James (the author of the Epistle of James) in the category of apostles?
I've heard arguments by people like Richard Carrier that the author of the Epistle of James is outside the category of apostles, meaning that this James is not an apostle. And that the James in the ...
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Did Paul remain a Jew even after his conversion?
I’m doing some research about early Christianity, specifically looking into the circumstances of the divergence between Judaism and Christianity as two very distinct religions as we know them today. ...
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If Most Of The Apostles Were of Galilee, and Galilee Was Part of "Israel" Not Judah/Judea How Are They Considered Jews/Judeans G2453?
I was going to respond to a question along similar lines I saw here but apparently I don't have a reputation yet so I can't respond.. So, here I am.. I already know the answer better than most who ...
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How did the apostles and other disciples distinguish between themselves during the time of Jesus' public ministry?
We read in Mtt 26:14 :
Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests...
On a number of occassions including the Last Supper, 'the twelve' are referred to as '...
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Why do Protestant Christians accept the Apostles' Testimony as Credible, Reliable, and Substantial for Dedicating their Lives to?
The Testimony of the Apostles concerning the ministry, miraculous deeds, and alleged Resurrection, was fantastic, way out of the ordinary, revolutionary, and mind-boggling! The message they proclaimed ...
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According to the Bible, which of Jesus' Apostles were baptised in water?
John the Baptist said to those who came to him to be baptised that he baptised with water for repentance: “But after me comes one who is more powerful than I. . . . He will baptise you with the Holy ...
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Why didn't the apostles keep track of years after Jesus ascension?
Apart from preaching the good news to the Gentiles and the Jews, did the apostles have a responsibility to keep track of the number of years passed since Jesus Christ was taken up in a cloud to heaven....
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Who Were the First Successors of the Apostles in the Churches They Founded?
I suppose this question is a bit twofold: I'm wondering what Churches the Apostles are historically held to have founded, and in what places; and I'm also wondering who are the men historically held ...
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How did Jesus select the Apostles to witness the Transfiguration?
We read in Matthew, Mark and Luke how Jesus took Peter, James and John (last two being brothers) to witness the Transfiguration atop Mount Tabore. Peter would later be named the Rock on which Jesus' ...
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Is there a Church Tradition that the original Apostles were ever baptized?
I had been thinking about this, but since it isn't ever mentioned in the Bible, is there any teaching that says the original disciples and apostles were ever baptized?
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According to Catholicism, did the Apostles enjoy the prerogative of infalliblity?
According to Catholicism, did the Apostles enjoy the prerogative of infallibility?
The doctrine of papal infallibility was defined by Pope Pius IX in 1870! Does the Catholic Church recognize that the ...
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St. Peter Speaking on Behalf of All the Apostles [closed]
Consider:
(1) Jesus saith to them: But whom do you say that I am? Simon Peter answered and said: Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God. (Matt. 16:15-16.) (Italics added.)
(2) Then Jesus said to ...
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