Lukes Gospel pays special attention to the important role of women in salvation history and in the Christian community. Mary was the good mother on earth, who fulfilled her servant role , just as the apostles did, and the disciples did. According to the Bible he hanged himself, ( Matthew 27:5) at Aceldama, on the southern slope of the valley of Hinnom, near Jerusalem, and in the act he fell down a precipice and was dashed into pieces. . With Eusebius (Church History III.13.1) and others we are obliged to place the Apostles banishment to Patmos in the reign of the Emperor Domitian (81-96). Those who do the will of Him who sent me. Stop showing your ignorance. He is not Jesus brother but rather the brother of James, the son of Zebedee. All four privately asked Jesus questions on the Mount of Olives (Mark 13:1-8). No where in that text does it refer to what happens about suicide. Jesus was the One Who changed Peter's name. And is commemorated by the Latin Church on December 21 the Greek Church on October 6, and by the Native Americans on July 1. But he did not live with Him on daily basis.. his role was different than the 12 Apostles. Instead, the idea of Mary as the queen of heaven stems from proclamations of priests and popes of the Roman Catholic Church. Jude (Thaddeus):according to tradition Jude taught in Armenia, Syria and Persia where he was martyred. The most natural conclusion of these passages is to interpret that Jesus had actual blood half-siblings. WRONG Therefore in the last day, this sin of hanging him will not prevent him from entering heaven. What is the meaning of AD, BC, BCE and CE? He gave man free will. If not, then you dont. The other disciples were there (see preceding verses), but do not seem to have paid the tax. had other Nathanael. 5 And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. To harmonized the accounts in Matthew and Acts, some theorize that Judas indeed did hang himself, but none would defile themselves during holy days, by either touching a dead corpse (thus becoming ritually unclean and being unable to participate in the Jewish rites), or by doing the work (illegal on Jewish Holy and Sabbath days) of removing the body. Origen says that Peter felt himself to be unworthy to be put to death in the same manner as his Master, and was, therefore, at his request, crucified with his head downward.". Joseph protected Mary, cared for her, provided for her and married her out of both natural feelings and Divine direction. I was about to refer to this scripture as well. Simon Peter says that John Mark is his son his epistles, so it seems apparent to me that he and Mary were married. Mary was a Godly woman, but a wife and mother as ordinary in a Jewish culture. And you would then most likely think of the Four Gospels. Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, Joanna, the wife of Herods steward Chuza, Susanna, and many others who provided for them out of their resources (Luke 8:1-3). But, rather, that he killed himself in remorse, which is not the same as true repentance. You notice this text says, destroy, not send to hell. She was 14 at the ASCENSION of Jesus. Certainly suicide is the ultimate desecration. Mary preached for 14 years locally, then moved to France providentially. It is said that he preached while hanging on the cross. but is part of the Trinity (meaning 3). What do we need to say concerning Paul, who preached the Gospel of Christ from Jerusalem to Illyricum, and afterwards suffered martyrdom in Rome under Nero? Only he knows mans true heart all the way up to his final breath. Ecclesiastes 12:7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 the dead in Christ shall rise first, please read on. Here are the respective missionary locations for the Apostles as found in Book 3 of the Church History of Eusebius: Meanwhile the holy apostles and disciples of our Saviour were dispersed throughout the world. Read how each of the apostles spread out to minister and evangelize and how many of the apostles died for their faith. Short letter like books in the New Testament. According to the list occurring in each of the Synoptic Gospels (Mark 3:13-19, Matthew 10:1-4, Luke 6:12-16), the Twelve chosen by Jesus near the beginning of his ministry, those whom also He named Apostles, were . Each tribe had its own unique gift, character, and calling. Whether or not Judas Iscariot went to hell is not tied to his action against Jesus, but rather to whether or not he had accepted Jesus as his Savior. 19 - Acts 9:32-10:1-16. It is amazing that we know so little about the men who turned the world upside down. Jesus had prepared them and God used them in a powerful way to alert the world to His good news that Jesus Christ had come into the world to save sinners. It is safe to say they were all between the ages of 13 and 30 at the time they followed Jesus, John possibly the youngest and Peter perhaps one of the oldest since he was already married. For the most part, though, they were probably young to middle-aged men. They call the rocky stacks the 12 apostles because they stand tall and proud along the shore. At that point, Judas had decided to betray Jesus. read Mark 6:3. Also Known as: Bartholomew Known for: Nathanael has the distinction of being the first recorded person to confess belief in Jesus as the Son of God and Savior.When Nathanael accepted Jesus' call, he became his disciple. Jim you are wrong. He could have come into the world any way he wanted, but he chose to be born of a womanspecifically, a virgin. Anyone? More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! Phone Toll Free: 877-966-7300 or 816-584-3077, [This article continues after a message from the authors], These Articles are Written by the Publishers of, Amazing Bible Timeline with World History 2023. 2.How the Apostle Andrew Died. His @half@ brothers. We know that John lived until about AD 96 or 97, which is about 66 years after Jesus died. Jesus Gospel was THE NEW TESTAMENT). God foresee the future. Isaiah9;6 and John 1;1-14 explains who Jesus is. No one will know until they enter heaven, or God forbid hell. History of the 12 Apostles. I rember reading in sunday school lesson. If I had to guess, I believe that most or all of the apostles were . Hence the warning of woe. petros; Aram. Examine himself daily rather then examening Peter was crucified upside down at his request since he did not feel worthy to die in the same manner as his Lord. This I think is not correct that Jesus had no earthly brother as it is belived that Joseph the Spouse of Mary died when Jesus was Twelve years old. These were the first men to be asked to become apostles. . with us?. Matthew 1:18-25 tells us that Joseph married Mary, and they did not have sex until AFTER she gave birth to the Messiah. Im sorry, but sin is SIN.. Their names were Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter), James son of Zebedee and his brother John (to them he gave the name Boanerges, which means "sons of thunder"), Andrew, Philip . Of us in life! Blasphemy is the only unforgivable sin. On Passover night Jesus called him son of perdition, as Jesus knew his heart. For we are a set apart people who are not of this world but of the Kingdom of Heaven. The beginning of the Christian Church is reckoned from the great day on which the Holy Ghost came down, according as our Lord had promised to His Apostles. All rights reserved. After Domitians death the Apostle returned to Ephesus during the reign of Trajan, and at Ephesus he died about A.D. 100 at a great age. Diane, The Bible teaches that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is God. Why is that people believe that humans go to heaven, when the Bible says that from the Earth you came and to the Earth you shall return.. We were made on Earth, not in heaven and that God will descend to Earth, with The new Jerusalem? Amen. At the same time, John is also called the apostle of love. In his own gospel, he refers to himself as the one whom Jesus loved (John 13:23, 20:2, 21:7, 21:20). He died via arrows. How Long In Prison? Tomb of the Apostle Phillip is found in Hierapolis. I have to say i disagree judas i believe went to hell jesus said one of you is a devil better for him that he had never been born at all. Some Apostles were even married (such as St. Peter). The Bible also tells us he had brothers and sisters (to be sure today they would be considered half brothers and sisters since they had a different father. Also, lets look at this logically. 6. The writers of the letters of James and Jude are Christs brothers. Sin is sin and yours and mine are no different. His parents were still together when He was 12 years old do anyone honestly believe they did not have a real human relationship ????.. If Adam and Eve had not have disobeyed, then they would not have returned to dust because returning to dust would be the wage of sin (death). Impossible to man is possible to God ( Mark 10:27) by The Apostles Creed From "Somme le Roi" 1295. Jesus brothers are mentioned at least once. Tradition tells us he was buried in Kara Kalisa in what is now Iran. The Catholic concept that Mary was a perpetual virgin is false. He tossed back the money, and goes out and hangs himself, by the neck, near the tombs. sisters from Yes someone had to be chosen to do this give birth to Jesus, but she is not to be idolized to a statue sense / she is rather, humble and blessed, totally all human like us. According to Smiths Bible Dictionary, there is "satisfactory evidence that he and Paul were the founders of the church at Rome and died in that city. We dont know what happened to Judas and we are not supposed to know because we are not the judges. The most natural conclusion of these passages is to interpret that Jesus had actual blood half-siblings. 2. The Bible makes no mention and no provision under law, custom, or culture, for Mary and Joseph not to a regular husband and wife. Then, in a flash of marketing brilliance, they were renamed the Apostles. He also preached in Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey, and Greece, where he is said to have been crucified. Simon the Canaanite No information either in the Bible or by tradition. Do we have people that we can pinpoint in terms of continuing with the Gospel from generation to generation so that those that do not believe can get to see that this has been happening all these years. Six of the Saints tombs have been discovered the other 6 are as yet unknown. Jesus Youth Tech-missionary initiative. This does seem to imply that John was almost certainly less than thirty when he began to follow Jesus. She also gave birth to God. Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He felt bad and tried to undo what he had done but did not go to God and repent and receive forgiveness but took his life into his own hands. The Lord himself has the final word for each http://bibleforums.org/showthread.php/234843-Apostle-John-boiling-in-oil, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tombs_of_the_apostles#Tombs_of_the_apostles, http://www.keyway.ca/htm2005/20051130.htm, https://amazingbibletimeline.com/bible_questions/q6_apostles_die, http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Biblical_Studies/New_Testament_Commentaries/The_Gospel_of_Matthew/Introduction. There is no place called hell. He was crucified in Achaia at Patras in the year 61. WITH LOVE, Isaiah 9;6 explains who Jesus was, also John 1;1-14. Many have analyzed his motives in betraying Jesus and some have theorized that he did believe in Jesus, but felt that Jesus was going about things in the wrong way or that he had become disillusioned with what he had believed would be the triumphant establishment of a Kingdom on earth and had instead realized that Jesus did not intend to have his Kingdom on earth (at least not yet). He just overcame all things while we still struggle. Mazarine - ms. 0870, f. 005. In Genesis 1:26, 3:22, 11:7 and Isaiah 6:8, the plural pronoun for us is used. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Bible Charts and Maps, PO Box 171053, Austin, TX 78717 mary had no earthly men, she was the only wife of god. Historical documents are not more sure of anything more exact. In fact, here is what I believe the historical record reveals: Highest possible probability (9-10): Peter, Paul, James son of Zebedee, James brother of Jesus. Jesus had brother. Andrew was the brother of Peter and a son of Jonas. He was the first martyr from among the twelve apostles. It doesnt matter which way you look at it. We know that a few of them had established jobs including being a fisherman (Peter, Andrew, James and John) or tax-collector (Matthew). Jesus earthly mother, Mary Have you been to other planets and know this first hand? I hold a different view to what you mention. I just finished reading your comment. True. Jude, James who was also the head of the Jerusalem church after the death of Christ, or have you forgotten your scripture? Mary did not ascend into heaven, and to call her the Queen of heaven is blasphemy. Summary: The Bible only mentions the deaths of two apostles, James who was put to death by Herod Agrippa I in 44 AD and Judas Iscariot who committed suicide shortly after the death of Christ. actually Jim, This site assumes the truth of the divine and prophetic nature of Christ. Also read Luke 8: 19-20. Thomas body was moved to odessa from India. Andrew died in Greece in a town of Patra, a martyr as . was married Died: 9 December 1899. To which He replied, Who are my mother, my brothers and sisters? How can you say that Mathew lived and wrotre the Gospel of Mathey Genesis 3:19 says By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you shall return. God is talking about our earthly body when He says to dust you shall return. There is a legend that he died a martyr in Ethiopia. As for how and when the Apostle St. Peter died, it is traditionally believed that he died between 64 and 67 AD and was crucified upside down at Rome. What is the role of an apostle today? How many do you know named John, Pete, Tom, Andy, Jim, Bart, or Phil? Heaven is another name for paradise Jesus said to the repentant thief, Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise. (ESV) After Jesus resurrection, he returned to earth for many days and then returned to Heaven (paradise) in front of witnesses. Thats all I have to say to that. Isnt this Marys son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Is john the beloved the same john who wrote revelations? Judas did not repent 2 Cor 7:10 But as Jewish schooling normally finished at age 12, there would have been time for them to learn these trades and still join Jesus at a young age. Matthew died a martyrs death in Ethiopia. BTW, Satan is not a proper name, but a title wherein it is used here. i will like to have answer to this question, Yes it was the same John the beloved that wrote the revelations, Isnt there three Johns then? It took several days before he died. After Jesus' ascension the 11 Apostles met in the upper room where they were staying and cast lots to decide between two disciples, Matthias and Joseph called Barsabus, who was surnamed Justus. Died in Alexandria , Egypt , after being dragged by horses through the streets until he was dead. On that occasion they finally left everything and followed Jesus. Mark 6 v 3 records the same names being given, and the mention of sisters present. He was killed with a spear. Jesus. There isnt anything material/physical in Heaven; earth/material is the opposite of Heaven/ethereal/spiritual. I believe he did repent and was murdered They had other children, although some churches teach hthe children were relatives. All rights reserved. Peter means "rock" or literally Petra. I believe they both knew it, and that Judas faced the most difficult task ever given a mortal man. It does not make any sense that God would want to mystify us. The beloved John was in exile on the Isle of Patmos before he was released and went to Ephesus where he died (A.D. 100-105). (Acts 1:21-26). Correction to last statement from Travis H. Read Mark 6:1-3 not Mark 3:1-3, Answer: Jesus brothers are mentioned in several Bible verses. Is he again jesuss brother by birth? Since we . 10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. Despite the name the 12 apostles, there are only 8 left standing as Mother Nature, time and the salty waters have caused several of the apostles to fall. Does it Matter That I Didn't Keep My Goals for Lent? The following is what Gods Word says about the Trinity: 1) There is one God (Deuteronomy 6:4; 1 Corinthians 8:4; Galatians 3:20; 1 Timothy 2:5). To :Guy Chamberlain, John the beloved didnt die a matyr, he wrote the Book of Revelation for he was exiled to the Island of Patmos after he was thrown into a pot of boiling oil but didnt die. Each of the 12 apostles left families and careers, often traveling alone to distant countries, declaring that Jesus died and came back to life. The apostles are grouped by fours. I could possibly be wrong but this is what I have heard. Iscariot would turn Jesus over to the high priests for a mere 30 pieces of silver. All rights reserved, A MISSIONARY MOVEMENT the name god is no where spoken on any place of creation but earth, also jesus was not like any man on earth down there (reproduction) and mary, jesus mother was not like any earthly woman down there (reproduction). And many who heard Him were astonished, saying, Where did He get all this? Jesus did not choose any women to be among the twelve Apostles, but he did call both men and women to follow him. Jesus tells Judas at the last supper it would be better not to be born, than to betray him, and Luke records Jesus as saying woe to the man by whom the Son of man is betrayed. How can you think suicide is not a sin? By some divine intervention the name soon evolved into The Twelve Apostles - even though you could only see nine at the time. We read about his death in Acts 12: "It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. I to also believe judas iscariot went/is going to heaven, he repented therefore Jesus is a forgiving savior. The bible does not even suggest Mary and Joseph were not intimate. The brothers came from the village of Bethsaida (John 1:43, 12:21). It says plainly the holy ghost was responsible for marys inception. Jesus desires us to learn from each other and help each other, not lord over others or break them down. The Greek word for fish, ichthus, formed an acrostic: Iesous Christos Theou Uios Soter, which means "Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior.". Here is a good article giving the arguments for assuming that Nathaneal and Bartholomew are the same person Simon the Cananaean was also called Simon the Zealot. stone) by Jesus of Nazareth, also known as Simon bar Jonah and Simon bar Jochanan (Aram.) Jesus met five of His twelve apostles, Andrew, John, Peter, Philip and Nathanael, on the same day according to John 1:35-49. The table below provides the best information that we have on the deaths of the apostles. Nebuchadnezzar was one of Gods instruments. Luke does, in Acts record Judas death Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.. That is one tradition. After preaching Christ's resurrection to the Scythians and Thracians, he too was crucified for his faith. Matthias was the apostle that was selected to replace Judas who hung himself. Where you get this understanding from is from Mary magdalene, when told to go and dont do it again. Judas Iscariot was the traitor (Matthew 10:4) who later hung himself (Matthew 27:3-6) and was therefore not listed in the book of Acts. Another relevant fact is that John lived until at least AD96 when Revelation was written, which is 66 years after Jesus died. BECAUSE MARY WAS PURE. Tradition says that Simon was crucified. Thank you for your comment! 10- Thaddaeus. He alone rules in heaven. Jesus said to his Father that he lost him. George. http://www.keyway.ca/htm2005/20051130.htm, Judas would not be in Heaven, Christ has chosen who will serve with him,if Judas has repented he might be resurected. 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