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WHO WERE THE TWELVE ( 12 ) DISCIPLES/APOSTLES OF JESUS CHRIST ?

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The word “disciple” refers to a learner or follower. The word “apostle” means “one who is sent out.” While Jesus was on earth, His twelve followers were called disciples. The twelve disciples followed Jesus Christ, learned from Him, and were trained by Him. After His resurrection and ascension, Jesus sent the disciples out to be His witnesses.

Synoptic Gospels

The Canonical gospels give varying names of the twelve (see also the Gospel according to the Hebrews). According to the list occurring in each of the three Synoptic Gospels, ^{[Mk 3:13-19] [Mt 10:1-4] [Lk 6:12-16]} the Twelve some of whom chose to follow Jesus, and some who were called by Jesus, near the beginning of his ministry, those “whom he also named apostles”, were, according to the Gospels of Mark and Matthew:

1. Peter: Renamed by Jesus to Peter (meaning rock), his original name was Simon bar Jonah;^[Mk 3:16] was a fisherman from the Bethsaida “of Galilee”^[Jn 1:44], cf. Jn 12:21. Also known as Simon bar Jochanan (Aram.), Cephas (Aram.), and Simon Peter.
2. Andrew: The brother of Simon/Peter, a Bethsaida fisherman, and a former disciple of John the Baptist.
3. James, son of Zebedee: The brother of John.
4. John: The brother of James. Jesus named both of them Bo-aner’ges, which means “sons of thunder’.'”^[Mk 3:17]
5. Philip: From the Bethsaida of Galilee^{[Jn 1:44][12:21]}
6. Bartholomew, son of Talemai; usually identified with Nathanael, who is mentioned in Jn 1:45-51.^[15]
7. Matthew: The tax collector. The similarity between Mt 9:9-10, Mk 2:14-15 and Lu 5:27-29 may indicate that Matthew was also known as Levi.^[16]
8. Thomas: Judas Thomas Didymus – Aramaic T’oma’ = twin, and Greek Didymos = twin. Doubting Thomas.
9. James, son of Alphaeus: Generally identified with “James the Less“, and also identified by Roman Catholics with “James the Just“.^[17]
10. Thaddeus: In some manuscripts of Matthew, the name “Lebbaeus” occurs in this place. Thaddeus is traditionally identified with Jude; see below.
11. Simon the Zealot: Some have identified him with Simeon of Jerusalem.^[18]
12. Judas Iscariot: The disciple who later betrayed Jesus.^[Mk 3:19] The name Iscariot may refer to the Judaean towns of Kerioth or to the sicarii (Jewish nationalist insurrectionists), or to Issachar. Also referred to as “Judas, the son of Simon.”^{[Jn 6:71][13:26]} He was replaced by Matthias as an apostle shortly after Jesus’ resurrection.

The list in the Gospel of Luke differs from Matthew and Mark at two points:

• It lists “Judas, son of James” instead of “Thaddeus.” In order to harmonize the accounts, some traditions have said that Luke’s “Judas, son of James” refers to the same person as Mark and Matthew’s “Thaddeus,” though it is not clear whether this has a good basis. (For more information see Jude the Apostle).
• In the Authorized Version of the Bible Luke 6:16 refers to the first Judas (not Judas Iscariot) as the brother of James, not the son of James, but the words “the brother” are in italics in that Bible translation and thus the translators indicated there are no corresponding Greek words for “the brother” in that verse.
• The wording in Luke may be translated “Simon the Cananean” instead of “Simon the Zealot”. These are generally thought to be the same person. (See Simon the Zealot).

First Epistle to the Corinthians

Paul of Tarsus, in his First Epistle to the Corinthians, appears to give the first historical reference to the Twelve Apostles:

“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.” 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 KJV

The text has some unresolved issues. Paul does not refer to “the Twelve” anywhere else in his writings, nor did he ever limit the usage of the word “Apostle” to the Twelve disciples who by definition were the ones appointed as Apostles. Also, by the time Jesus resurrected, the number of Apostles in the Markan tradition should have been down to eleven, since Judas Iscariot was not among them any more. Furthermore, the text seems to have two redundant lists: the first starting with Cephas (Peter) and the second starting with James.

Paul would have included Mathias as one of those Twelve who saw the Lord. Remember that they had chosen Mathias based on that the two candidates where there with them from the beginning of the ministry of Jesus. Mathias would have seen the risen Lord. Hopefully, this resolves the “unresolved issue” mentioned above.

Death of the Twelve Apostles

Christian tradition has generally passed down that all but one were martyred, with John surviving into old age. Only the death of James, son of Zebedee is described in the New Testament, and the details of the other deaths are the subject of pious legends of varying authenticity. In some cases there is near unanimity in the tradition, and in other cases, there are widely varying and inconsistent accounts.

Judas Iscariot, originally one of the Twelve, died after the death of Jesus. Matthew 27:5 says that he hanged himself, and Acts 1:18 says that he fell, burst open, and his “bowels gushed out.” Matthias was elected to take his place as one of the twelve.

According to Christian tradition:

Original Twelve picked by Jesus:

• Peter, crucified upside-down in Rome c. AD 64.
• James, son of Zebedee was beheaded in AD 44, first of the twelve to die (since the addition of Matthias)
• John, son of Zebedee, no biblical record of death, he is believed to have died of natural causes due to old age. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe that John was immortalized and he will live to see the Second Coming of Christ.^[20]
• Andrew, Peter’s brother, was crucified upon a diagonal or X-shaped cross.
• Philip was crucified in AD 54.
• Bartholomew (also known as Nathaniel) was flayed alive (skinned) and then beheaded; some sources locate his death at Derbend on the Caspian Sea.^[21]
• Matthew killed by an axe in AD 60.
• Thomas was killed by a spear in Mylapore, Madras, India in AD 72.
• James, son of Alphaeus, beaten to death with a club after being crucified and stoned.
• Jude was crucified.
• Simon the Zealot was crucified in AD 74.
• Judas Iscariot, according to Matthew, hanged himself after betraying Jesus. In Acts, he is described as falling in a field and bursting open. Apologists explain this apparent discrepancy by presuming that he fell from the tree he was hanged on after decomposing for some period of time which caused him to burst open upon impact.

Replacement for Judas Iscariot picked by the surviving eleven:

• Matthias, Judas’ replacement, was stoned and beheaded.

Other Apostles in the New Testament

Barnabas

Main article: Barnabas

In Acts 14:14, Barnabas is referred to as an apostle.

Andronicus and Junia

Main article: Junia

In Rom 16:7 Paul states that Andronicus and Junia were “of note among the apostles,” subjectively this has been traditionally interpreted in one of two ways: 1) That Andronicus and Junia were “of note among the apostles,” that is, distinguished apostles.^[23]

2) That Andronicus and Junia were “well-known among the Apostles” meaning “well-known to the Apostles”.

See also: Women in Christianity

In the first view it is believed that, Paul is referring to a female apostle.^[24][25] Unhappy with reference to a female apostle, editors and translators have often changed the name to “Junias,” the masculine version of Junia, as in the Revised Standard Version.^[25] While “Junia” was a common name, “Junias” was not.^[25] This alteration is part of a pattern by which later editors changed Paul’s epistles to make them less favorable toward women in positions of authority.^[25]

In the second view, it is believed that Paul is simply making mention of the outstanding character of these two people which was acknowledged by the Apostles.

Historically it has been virtually impossible to tell which of the two views were correct. The second view has however, in recent years, been defended from a scholarly perspective by Daniel Wallace and Michael Burer.^[26] Following a careful examination of this Greek phrase (episēmoi + the preposition en) in biblical Greek, patristic Greek, papyri, inscriptions as well as Hellenistic and classical Greek texts, they convincingly reveal that the normal way one would attempt to convey the meaning ‘to the Apostles’ rather than ‘among the Apostles’ was employed by Paul. Thus, revealing the second interpretation to be correct.

Silas

Main article: Silas

Silas is referred to as an apostle in 1 Thes. 1:1 and 2:6 along with Timothy and Paul. He also performs the functioning of an apostle as Paul’s companion in Paul’s second missionary journey in Acts 15:40ff.

Timothy

Main article: Saint Timothy

Timothy is referred to as an apostle in 1 Thes. 1:1 and 2:6 along with Silas and Paul. However, in 2 Cor. 1:1 he is only called a “brother” when Paul refers to himself as “an apostle of Christ”. Timothy performs many of the functions of an apostle in the commissioning of Paul in 1st and 2nd Timothy, though in those epistles Paul refers to him as his “son” in the faith.

Apollos

Main article: Apollos

Apollos is included as “us apostles” in 1 Cor. 4:9 (see 4:6, 3:22, and 3:4-6) along with Paul and Cephas (Peter).

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LAURA STORY – “INDESCRIBABLE”- uncontainable…You placed the stars in the sky – W/ LYRICS

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“Indescribable …uncontainable…You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name…” .
Laura Story added verses on the piano and finished the song while reading God‘s own description of His power and might in Job chapter 38 .
What brought “Indescribable” into churches all across the United States and the world was when Chris Tomlin recorded it for his 2004 release “Arriving“

A CROSS – BY: LIFETONE MEDIA

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Available from http://www.lifetonemedia.com or http://www.worshiphousemedia.com/mini-movies/23316/A-Cross?utm_source=affiliateutm_medium=bannerutm_campaign=waie1 Our world is filled with crosses; so many that we don’t notice. The cross has become a fashion
statement, a decoration and in many instances just a trinket. But the cross where Jesus died, shows God‘s justice, victory and love.

TWIN BABY BOYS HAVE A CONVERSATION

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Adorable baby twin boys are carrying on a delightful conversation. Can I get a translator please??

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT REDEMPTION – FREEDOM OF SIN

“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;”                  

Ephesians 1:7 KJV

Before we can understand the Biblical concept of Redemption as it applies to Jesus Christ and His work on the cross, we must understand the basic meaning of the word Redemption. The word means to buy back by paying a price, and set free. 1) Man’s ruin, “For thus saith the LORD, Ye have sold yourselves for nought; and ye shall be redeemed without money.” Isaiah 52:3 KJV  2) Man’s helplessness, “None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:” Psalms 49:7 KJV  3) A redeemer provided, “Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom.” Job 33:24 KJV  4) Redemption by blood, “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;” Ephesians 1:7 KJV  5) Redemption by power, “In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.” Ephesians 1:13-14 KJV  6)Redemption from iniquity, “Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.” Titus 2:14 KJV  7)Redemption from the curse, “Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?” Galatians 3:3 KJV  and  8)  Redemption of the body, “And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.” Romans 8:23 KJV   Now lets look at the four characteristics of Redemption, Bondage, Redeemer, Ransom, and Freedom. The term Bondage, we’re primarily thinking about the bondage that’s a restriction placed upon an individual’s freedom in this life, usually by other men and women, but which also has the possibility that the bondage may be removed by a completed work of redemption. The redeemer is, in more common terms a ‘buyer’ or a ‘purchaser’ who must pay a price to secure the release of an object or person. But we shouldn’t think that, for instance, the purchasing of an item in a department store or corner shop is a demonstration of redemption for there’s no freedom that the item is being brought into that existed before it was offered for sale. The price paid by the redeemer secures freedom that was in existence before the bondage was imposed upon it, and this can’t be said of articles for sale. Ransom is a price paid by the redeemer to cancel the bondage that existed. It was usually a ‘monetary’ payment but it could be material objects or even, on rare occasions, a person’s life. In that way, so it was thought, the blood sacrifice “The Ransom” bought for them a release from the anger of the God and a freedom that had previously been experienced. Freedom is what had been a bondage was removed and the individual person or object was restored into its original freedom, its primary state. It didn’t bring a newness of situation but a restoration. This is quite important. Though we may see many people throughout the world being brought into situations that are a better expression of freedom, redemption primarily concerned itself with the restoration of what was once available, not of bringing about a newness of experience that had previously been unknown. However, when we go on to look at the redemption that has been secured through Christ on the cross, the fullness of the freedom available will be seen to be that which existed only for the first man and woman on the earth, before the first sin was committed. Summarizing then, the action of the redeemer by paying the ransom effected freedom from bondage, a release. The Bible says, “Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:” 1 Peter 1:18-19 KJV  The blessing which the Christian enjoys as a result of redemption is that of forgiveness of his sins. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. Sin is pictured as a debt of such magnitude that man has no hope of ever being able to repay. We are redeemed people through Jesus’ death on the cross and His resurrection. We too are told many times to be willing to share with those in need. The Bible says, “But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” Hebrews 13:16 KJV  The confidence we have as Christians is that God has something good planned for us. Suffering was not part of His original act of creation, but it serves as a temporary reminder of what happens in a world where God’s order has been broken. It also motivates us to spread the word about God’s plan to redeem the world from the suffering caused by sin. Remember, in the hands of our Creator and Redeemer, we are “God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus.” God can use the twists and turns in our lives to make us more like His Son. So why not today open up your heart to Jesus Christ, because He is the One that died on the cross to pay the penalty for your sins so you could have the free gift of eternal life. Amen

By: Jeff Ellinger

 

I’AM ALIVE – ONE TIME BLIND – DEATH OF CHRIST AT EASTER

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Our culture remembers the death of Christ at Easter, but too often, we forget that He’s no longer dead. Christ wants to be involved in our daily decisions. His life gives us life.
When we cultivate a relationship with Him, we begin to understand how deeply He loves us, and we thrive on the message of life

THE WORLD’S MOST GREATEST BOOK, “THE BIBLE”

“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”

Acts 17:11 KJV

What a remarkable book the Bible is! This Book was used by God’s Spirit to show him his need for salvation. We live in a world that needs what the Bible offers. People need to read its words of comfort, hope, cleansing, and joy. They need to discover in its pages the good news of salvation in Christ. Not everyone who reads God’s Word turns to Christ. Jesus made this clear in the parable of the sower. Christians are called to be like farmers, sowing the seed of the Word of God into the world. Of course the farmer wants to sow his seed only on good ground so that it will be fruitful. And there are often things he can do to prepare the soil. But this is not solely his responsibility. As he sows seed, I would imagine he would focus on what he perceives is good soil. But in the process, the seed also lands in places where the soil is not ideal. The Bible says, “A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it. And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.” Luke 8:5-8 KJV  Here the Bible does not say that the Sower planted the seeds one by one in descent rows. Rather he scatters them randomly. He doesn’t’ care where the seeds land. This reminds me of someone preaching of God’s word. When they preach the word, he doesn’t just speak to each person in the congregation individually. He is aware of the flock’s spiritual, physical and emotional needs and preaches to meet them. What is being preached and how it’s done is most important. But even the most anointed message could fail depending on the recipient’s attitude. So what kind of soil really are you? So the Sower of the seeds is like God’s word, spreading the gospel around to the people. Some seed fall along the path and get stomped on or a bird may eat the seed. This means the people didn’t understand the word of God. Some seed fell upon the rocks and they withered when the started to grow because of lack of moister. This means the people believed the word of God, but soon they were tested and fell because their roots were not deep. Some seeds fell upon the thorns, but they too distracted by the worries, lust, and riches and soon they were choked to death. But some seeds fell upon good soil and these were people who were Spiritual Believers and they were of good heart, noble, retained the word and produced a multitude of fruit. It says in the Bible. “Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.” Luke 8 11:15 KJV  Learn to listen because your response to word has been like the seeds fell along the path. Don’t let pride to prevent God’s word from shaping your character. Stop scratching your head and stop bargaining with sin. Therefore look out for snares of the enemy. Let the Holy Spirit of God to shape you in every day of your life. We are to be sowers of God’s Word, but we don’t decide who will receive it. Our job is to scatter the seed. For the Christian, the power of the spiritual life comes from the indwelling Holy Spirit. As we open our heart to the Word with an eagerness to obey it, the Spirit causes us to grow and bear fruit. The Bible says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 KJV We can’t make ourselves grow, any more than we can force growth from the seeds in our gardens. But we can tend the soil, keeping our hearts soft, receptive, and obedient to God’s Word. Then we will yield the fruit of righteousness. What kind of soil are you? Don’t allow the attractions of this world to keep us from reading and meditating on God’s Word in the Bible. So why not today open your heart up to Jesus Christ, because He is the One that died on the cross and paid the penalty for your sins so you could have the free gift of eternal life. Amen

By: Jeff Ellinger

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WE ARE HERE – EASTER – VIDEO

A song about what Easter is all about

WHAT IS THE TRUE MEANING OF EASTER ? – A COTTON-TAILED BUNNY – COLORED EGGS ?

“Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.”

Matthew 27:63 KJV

Ever stopped to wonder how bunnies, eggs and scavenger hunts are related to Easter’s religious celebration of Jesus dying on the cross and rising again? Why would a rabbit have a basket of eggs in the first place, and how that tied in to crucifixion and resurrection. There’s no story in the Bible about a long-eared, cotton-tailed creature known as the Easter Bunny. Neither is there a passage about young children painting eggs or hunting for baskets of Easter goodies. And real rabbits certainly don’t lay eggs. So why are these traditions so ingrained in Easter Sunday?
“According to University of Florida’s Center for Children’s Literature and Culture, the origin of the celebration — and the Easter bunny — can be traced back to 13th century, pre-Christian Germany, when people worshiped several gods and goddesses. The Teutonic deity Eostra was the goddess of spring and fertility, and feasts were held in her honor on the Vernal Equinox. Her symbol was the rabbit because of the animal’s high reproduction rate.
Spring also symbolized new life and rebirth; eggs were an ancient symbol of fertility. According to History.com, Easter eggs represent Jesus’ resurrection. However, this association came much later when Roman Catholicism became the dominant religion in Germany in the 15th century and merged with already ingrained pagan beliefs.
All other European words for “Easter” derive from the Hebrew word “pasah,” to pass over, thus reflecting the Christian holiday’s Biblical connection with the Jewish Passover.
The first Easter bunny legend was documented in the 1500s. By 1680, the first story about a rabbit laying eggs and hiding them in a garden was published. These legends were brought to the United States in the 1700s when German immigrants settled in Pennsylvania Dutch country, according to the Center for Children’s Literature and Culture.
The tradition of making nests for the rabbit to lay its eggs in soon followed. Eventually, nests became decorated baskets and colorful eggs were swapped for candy, treats and other small gifts.“
Many people are wondering what Easter actually means, as the true meaning of Easter has been lost. What I can tell you is it isn’t about cute little fluffy chickens, nor does it have anything to do with Easter bunnies. It isn’t even about Easter eggs. Although an egg can represent ‘new life’ because new life hatches from the egg, and Jesus was resurrected on the third day, giving us new life in Him. Easter is about Jesus and His suffering, not about candy. When Easter come’s around, I notice that people get all dressed up in a clean new “Easter outfits,” go to church, then come home for a great feast. Now Easter Sunday seems to be celebrated more in a commercial aspects of the day, like Easter egg hunts for their children and brand new bright pastel outfits. Some people just come to church only on Easter Sunday ! How do you guys celebrate Easter? What sorts of values do you teach your kids with regard to this holiday? Do you give them candy and a basket to “keep them happy/quiet?” You need to find the truth of what this coming Easter really means. So while you’re scarfing down chocolate bunnies and marshmallow chicks this Easter Sunday, think fondly of this holiday’s origins and maybe even impress your friends at your local Easter egg hunt. Don’t let the commercialism of bunnies and eggs distract you from the true meaning and symbolism behind Resurrection Sunday, the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ over 2,000 years ago. If you are Christian, it is not difficult to discern the bizarre deception and confusion that Satan has successfully orchestrated. For example, notice the embarrassing irony in these traditions which are practiced innocently by most people. They are repeated year after year, because they have become traditional and their origin is unknown to many. There is nothing wrong with Easter egg hunts or chocolate bunnies, just recognize the problem and make every effort to keep the focus of Resurrection Sunday totally on Jesus Christ and the Good News that He brought. So even as Christians, if we drift from the true meaning of Easter, and walk in the dark, God will be with us, just as it says in the Bible, “But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.”  Romans 5:20-21 KJV No matter how much we have personally lost because of sin, we have gained far more through the resurrection victory of Christ. So why not put your Trust and Faith in Jesus Christ today, because He is the One that died on the cross to pay the penalty for your sins so that you could have the free gift of eternal life. Amen

By: Jeff Ellinger