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1 day ago · The thirtysomething former carpenter was about to unleash a radical mission that would inaugurate Christianity. Jesus was determined, with the help of twelve close collaborators, to establish the reign of God in the hearts and minds of his own people and beyond. The twelve disciples were Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas ...
Jun 10, 2024 · The word disciple in our New Testaments comes from a Greek word that means “learner” or “follower.” So, when we ask what Christian discipleship is, we are asking what it means to learn from and follow Jesus. Accordingly, I want to briefly outline some key features of Christian discipleship.
16 hours ago · Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38) 1. Repent and Be Baptized. Repentance has always been and will always be the way into restored fellowship with God. Four more times in the book of Acts, the ...
2 days ago · Jesus (born c. 6–4 bce, Bethlehem—died c. 30 ce, Jerusalem) was a religious leader revered in Christianity, one of the world’s major religions. He is regarded by most Christians as the Incarnation of God.
2 days ago · In Christianity, the term often refers to the twelve closest followers of Jesus Christ, who are commonly known as the disciples or apostles. Disciples are characterized by their commitment to learning from and following the teachings and example of their leader.
16 hours ago · John the Apostle is traditionally believed to be one of two disciples (the other being Andrew) recounted in John 1:35–39, who upon hearing the Baptist point out Jesus as the "Lamb of God", followed Jesus and spent the day with him, thus becoming the first two disciples called by Jesus.
Jun 27, 2024 · In today’s Gospel, the Lord gives four important principles for a disciple. He also teaches on the concept of being worthy of him. The priority of a disciple: Jesus said to his apostles, “Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.”
