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Christ had many followers or disciples, and not all are named. The first twelve apostles were:
Peter (a.k.a. Simon Peter)
Andrew
James, son of Zebedee
John, brother of James
Philip
Bartholomew, son of Talemai (a.k.a. Nathaniel)
Matthew
Thomas
James, son of Alphaeus
Jude (a.k.a Thaddeus, Judas, Lebbaeus)
Simon
Judas Iscariot (the betrayer of Jesus, later replaced by Matthias)
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y ago1) The first ones who followed Christ were from among the Jewish people (Israelites). The 12 apostles were all Israelites. The 70 disciples who were sent out preaching by Jesus were Jews also. In fact the different Bible books were all written by those of Jewish heritage. No doubt this was all in keeping with God's promise to Abraham, that "all nations" "would be blessed by means of Abraham's seed".
2) After Jesus died; at Pentecost, some 'proselytes' became baptized. A proselyte was a 'convert' / one who also embraced Judaism, (their males getting circumcised, as a sign of their conversion to Judaism.) The Israelites were to view them as a 'brother'. In Esther 8:17 The Septuagint reads: "And many of the Gentiles were circumcised, and became Jews."
3) Next, the Samaritans. They were somewhat of a 'mixed people' due to intermarriage; Israelites intermarrying with peoples whom the Assyrians brought in to live among those left behind when Assyrian destroyed the northern kingdom of Israel. The Jews despised these people. Acts 8:14-17 shows that the apostles laid their hands upon those who accepted Christ, and they too received holy spirit.
4) Lastly, Acts 10:1-48 shows that the Gentiles(peoples from any heritage) too became Christians (without needing to be circumcised). Cornelius, was the first uncircumcised Gentile to become a Christian. In his case, he received holy spirit even before being baptized; (although it happened in succession.)
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∙ 13y agoThe first disciples were Andrew ,Peter, James and John.
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∙ 13y agoSimon and Andrew; the two fishermen Jesus called out to as he walked by.
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∙ 13y agoPeter, Andrew and James
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∙ 12y agoapostles
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Who discovered Christianity?
Nobody discovered it, it was created by the early followers of Christ.
What early followers of religion were called Disciples?
The followers of Jesus Christ the savior who shared Christian love and care with people.
Followers of Jesus Christ?
The followers of Jesus christ are called Christians.
What did Saul do to the early Christians?
Saul persecuted Christ's followers. (Acts 9:1, 4, 17)
What was the final battle?
The final battle between good and evil, Christ and His followers and the Anti-Christ and his followers is called the Battle of Armageddon. This battle will happen according the book of the Revelation of the Apostle of John in the Bible, in the valley of Megiddo in the land of Israel at the end of the seven year Tribulation.When the Anti-Christ and his followers will take their stand against Jesus Christ and His followers. Of course Christ and His follower will have the victory!The final battle between good and evil, Christ and His followers and the Anti-Christ and his followers is called the Battle of Armageddon. This battle will happen according the book of the Revelation of the Apostle of John in the Bible, in the valley of Megiddo in the land of Israel at the end of the seven year Tribulation.When the Anti-Christ and his followers will take their stand against Jesus Christ and His followers. Of course Christ and His follower will have the victory!
Who were some leaders in Christianity?
Jesus Christ, because as Christians we are followers of Christ.
How did Christianity get its name?
Christ is a Greek word meaning "Anointed One"; and is used to refer to Jesus of Nazareth; whom Christians believe to be the son of God. Many of Jesus's early followers were Greek.The term "Christian" was first used in the Greek city of Antioch (now in Turkey) as a pejorative term for the followers of Christ; eventually it became the accepted name for a follower of Jesus. Therefore in Greek "Christianity" means "The way of the followers of Christ"
Who did peter wright his letters to?
To followers of christ
What were the followers of Jesus called in 600 A.D?
As in all dispensations, followers of Christ are called His disciples.
How many cristen followers are there?
I would wager there are not many cristen followers. However, there are probably quite a few CHRISTIANS or CHRIST FOLLOWERS. =)
Worldwide followers of Jesus Christ?
They are called christians.
What are the early followers of Jesus called Gentiles?
No the early people who followed Jesus were called followers, they changed it later on.
