Jesus just called them as he saw them on the road, peter and Andrew by the sea Matthew by the tax table.And so on.
Begin in Matthew 4 and continue to Matthew 10:2.
Jesus had chosen his disciples, to work and spread the word after he died.
The twelve disciples.
Jesus chose 12 disciples as his followers.
The word "apostle" comes from a Greek term meaning "sent forth" or "messenger" (the word "angel" comes from a different Greek word meaning "messenger").So, it's kind of false. The disciples were chosen to be disciples. It may be presumed that the ultimate plan was to make them all "messengers" ... bearers of the euangelion (in English, "good news") ... but they weren't chosen first to be disciples and then later chosen separately to be messengers, and by some amazing coincidence it just happened to be a bunch of the same guys. The word "apostle" is used for many early Christian teachers, not just the disciples.
The disciples didn't have to do anything. Jesus chose regular men and transformed them into preachers, teachers and healers. And that is what God can do for you if you let him :)
They didn't. The disciples saw Jesus as a man, and God's chosen Messiah. It was the false prophet Paul who perverted the message of Jesus.
Matthias was chosen by the disciples to replace Judas (Acts 1:26).
A disciple of Christ is a student of or learner of Christ ,particularly a follower of Jesus's teachings. Christian was a word used toward the disciples of Christ with contempt. Disciples of Christ are chosen vessels. Christians are the called ones. Many are called but FEW are chosen.
Yes, according to the Bible, Peter was one of the first disciples chosen by Jesus. He was considered a leader among the disciples and played a significant role in the spread of early Christianity.
Apostles were chosen by Jesus to preach the gospel and spread his teachings after his death, whereas disciples were followers and learners under Jesus' guidance during his lifetime. Apostles were specifically appointed by Jesus, while disciples were a broader group of followers.
The apostle Paul was a tent maker by trade but not one of the original 12 chosen by Jesus Christ as disciples.
Matthias was chosen by the disciples to replace Judas (Acts 1:26).