The disciple named Thomas was called a doubter when he did not believe that Jesus had indeed risen from the dead.
doubting THOMAS
Thomas (as in the doubting Thomas).
I know for one Judas Iscaroit betray Jesus and Thomas I believe was a doubter and I believe that's all I know.
well, they call thomas (or didymis), one of the disiples of Jesus "Thomas the doubter"
Apostles
Thomas
Jesus' disciples
They all faithly remained Jesus disciples after his death.
The Last Supper
Jesus' followers were known as disciples. The term "apostles" has also been used.
Thomas was best known for doubting that Jesus arose and visited the disciples. So he was called doubting Thomas.
The disciples viewed Jesus as the Messiah; the son of God.
Why did Jesus call the disciples?Jesus called the disciples because He wanted followers. The disciples (Jesus' followers) set an example for people back in Biblical times. The disciples were very helpful (most of them anyways.)
they were really the disciples of jesus. they just denied him in fear of being arrested because they were his disciples