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When the disciples first saw the resurrected Christ did they think that He was a spirit?
Mark's Gospel originally ended at verse 16:8, with the young man telling the women that Jesus was risen and the fled, telling no one. In this original account, the disciples did not see the resurrected Jesus. The "Long Ending" (verses 16:9-25) was added much later to provide a resurrection story that more or less harmonised with both Matthew and Luke. First, he appeared to two of them - either the two women of Matthew or the two men of Luke. They went and told the disciples, who did not believe. Jesus then appeared to the disciples and upbraided them for not believing the other two, and told them to preach his gospel. There is no suggestion here in the "Long Ending "that they thought he was a spirit.
In Luke's Gospel, Jesus appeared to the eleven at a meal on the evening of his resurrection, and they did at first think that he was a spirit.
In John's Gospel, Jesus appeared to ten of the eleven at a meal and showed them his wounds. They did not think that he was a spirit and were glad to see him. However, Thomas was not present, and doubted. Eight days later, Jesus appeared to all eleven in the same room, and Thomas believed.
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Why did the disciples need the power of the holy spirit?
All disciples of Jesus Christ are indwelt by the Holy Spirit. The first disciples on the Day of Pentecost received the Holy Spirit at that time. The Holy Spirit has a manifold ministry pertaining to Christians. Comforter, teacher, empowerer, convictor, witness, helper etc. etc. The Holy Spirit is the same to Christians today as Jesus was to the disciples when He was on earth except the Holy Spirit is not visible and for most Christians a difficult Holy Person to understand because of the "conversation" between The Spirit and our spirit. There are many things the disciples of Christ could not do without the Holy Spirit.
How was the gospel first shared?
Through Christ himself, who then passed it on to his disciples saying, "Go and make disciples of every nation, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit."
Who was the first one to see risen Christ?
The first person to see the risen Christ was Mary Magdalene. According to the Gospel accounts, she encountered the resurrected Jesus early on the morning of the third day after his crucifixion while visiting his tomb. Jesus appeared to her and instructed her to inform the disciples of his resurrection.
How was Mary Magdalene a believer of Jesus?
She was one of his disciples, and she may have been the first to see him resurrected.
What is pentecostal Easter?
Perhaps you mean the day of pentecost. That is a Jewish feast day 50 days after passover. It is also said in Acts to be the day the holy spirit came to the church. It is celebrated in one way or another in most christian denominations as it marks the first major expansion outside of Jerusalem.
Which of the disciples calls Jesus the Christ?
The first to actually vocalize it was Simon Peter. It was on him that Christ's church was founded.
What do you call the scriptures used by the first disciples of Christ?
scripture
Who was the first to start Easter?
Christians, as they celebrated Easter as the celebration of the risen King-Jesus Christ resurrected.
Who are the dead in Christ that will rise first according to Christian beliefs?
According to Christian beliefs, the dead in Christ who will rise first are those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their savior and have died in faith. They are believed to be resurrected first when Jesus returns.
What did Jesus disciples receive first on Pentecost day?
received the holy spirit
What happened in the upper room?
In the upper room there was a sound of gushing wind, it was the Holy Spirit. ******************* Christ instituted the first sacrament by the breaking of the bread (To represent His body) and the drinking of the wine (To represent His blood which was shed for all mankind).
What do we call the day on which the holy spirit came upon the first disciples?
No. Christmas Day is the day we celebrate Jesus' birthday. Pentecost is the day the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples.
