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How come the 11 Apostles at Jesus' side fade out of the picture so soon after Christ leaves the Earth and the ex-Pharisee Paul takes front seat in the New Testament?
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∙ 12y ago
While the Apostles seem to generally "fade out of the picture" as far as the point of view of Scripture is concerned, they themselves, and their ministries, in no way faded historically. They all went on to gospel ministries in the far corners of the known world, most, to die martyrs' deaths. Paul might have remained in obscurity in Tarsus except for the intervention of his champion, Barnabas. Barnabas apparently thought Paul would be a good addition to the ministry team in the "happening" church in Antioch. Paul's prominence in Scripture was totally inadvertent, that is, it wasn't anything he himself sought.
24 For he [Barnabas] was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.
25 Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:
26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. (Acts 11:24-26)
AnswerQuite simple really: Paul both wrote letters which were copied and circulated, while most of the other disciples didn't leave a written record and so were soon forgotten.Wiki User
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The Catholic Church was founded by Christ and his apostles.
How did the New Testament get added to the bible?
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According to the word of God what is the new testiment?
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Did the apostles taught in the name of Jesus Christ?
Yes the apostles did teach and heal in the name of Jesus Christ.
What does the Bible say about evangelism?
After the Crucifixion, Christ's apostles went into hiding until the Pentacost at which time the house was filled with a "great wind and noise." They were gifted with the ability to speak multiple languages and go forth to spread Christ's message of loving sacrifice. The New Testament is largely comprised of letters of advice written by an Apostle to converts in an area where they'd evangelized (i.e. Corinth). Most of the original Apostles were killed for preaching (evangelizing) heresy. It should be noted that the Apostles were not recorded as having forced their beliefs on anyone, instead only offering testament to Christ's miracles, kindness and message of redemption.
Is the Holy Bible the same as the Hebrew Bible?
No. The Christian Bible contains the Hebrew scriptures in what we call the Old Testament. Christ and his teachings and the works of the Apostles are in the New Testament. Additionally, there are translation differences, additions, and order-changes between the Hebrew Bible or Tanakh and the Christian Old Testament.
What New Testament books are biography?
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How do you use apostle in a sentence?
Jesus had twelve apostles. Are you an Apostle of Christ? Apostles are followers.
