Posts Tagged ‘apostles’
What does the Bible tell us about Matthew’s life?
Question: What was the life of Matthew in biblical days? Answer: “As Jesus passed by from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax collection office. He said to him, “Follow me.” He got up and followed him. It happened as he sat in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners…
Read MoreI don’t think you proved Paul to be an apostle
Question: There are so much strife and debate among the world and believers in Christ that it seems to be a waste of time that we debate among ourselves. So please understand that I do not come in the spirit of debate, but truly searching the Scriptures to see if it is so. Sha’ul (Paul)…
Read MoreHow did Paul learn the gospel?
Question: I was wondering about Paul. I have heard the theory that he went out to a certain place and maybe had been mentored or so to say by Jesus himself or had been mentored by someone when he was converted. I know McGarvey speaks on the subject a tad bit, but I was wondering…
Read MoreHow do we decide what offices in Ephesians 4:11 remain?
Question: Ephesians 4:11 (King James Version): “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers” Question: Since all offices were given for the same reason according to verse 12, how do we decide which offices still remain? Answer: By the qualifications for the offices. Apostles were selected by…
Read MoreWhat were the professions of the twelve apostles?
Question: What were the professions of the twelve apostles? I know four were fishermen. What about the rest? Answer: The original twelve apostles were: Simon Peter or Cephas fisherman – Matthew 4:18 Andrew fisherman – Matthew 4:18 James fisherman – Matthew 4:18 John fisherman – Matthew 4:18 Philip Nathaniel or Bartholomew Levi or Matthew tax…
Read MoreDoes “disciple” refer to the apostles or all of Jesus’ followers?
Question: When the scriptures speak of “the disciples” or “his disciples,” how can we know if the apostles are meant? Answer: The only way to tell is to look at the context of how the word is used and even then that is not a guarantee. Obviously, if they are named or if it refers…
Read MoreDid the disciples receive the Holy Spirit at the last supper or on Pentecost?
Question: A question about John 20:22: “And when he had said this, he breathed on [them], and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost.” Did the Apostles receive the Holy Ghost on the day of Pentecost or at this time? Or was Jesus speaking in the future tense corresponding with the other Scriptures? The…
Read MoreObjections to Paul’s apostleship
Question: It seems Paul compromised what he taught and preached. It’s like me saying I’m going to a bar to get drunk and preach Christ Paul was a self-appointed apostle. When Christ chose the other twelve apostles, they were a witness to each other. Paul appears to be a bully and argued with everyone. He…
Read MoreWhy twelve apostles?
Question: Why were there only 12 apostles? Answer: Certain numbers appear frequently through the text of the Bible, much more frequently than you would expect from mere chance. Twelve is one such number and its repeated use indicates foreshadowing in the Bible and it is a reflection of the fact that the whole Bible is…
Read MoreWhere were the apostles from?
Question: Where were Jesus’ apostles from? Were they Jewish before the Jesus met them? Answer: Judaism is both a religion and a nationality. All twelve of the apostles were born in Israel and were Jewish by both descent and by religious practice. All twelve ate the Passover meal with Jesus at the last supper (Luke…
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