Apostle literally means, one sent forth with a message. Jesus' 12 disciples, in Matthew 10 were sent forth by Jesus as apostles carrying the message of Jesus. For quite awhile they were the only apostles carrying this message, as the church was just beginning. Note that Jesus himself was also called an apostle, in Hebrews 3. He was "sent forth" by God, with a message and purpose.
They were called the twelve disciples later they were called the twelve apostles
The Twelve Apostles are made of limestone.
The Twelve Apostles is a collection of limestone stacks off the coast of Victoria, Australia. Originally called the Sow and Piglets, these iconic rock formations have been shaped by erosion over millions of years. Unfortunately, only eight stacks remain standing today due to natural erosion processes.
The twelve Apostles are in the Southern ocean, off Australia's southern coastline.
Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was created in 1941.
Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles ended in 1976.
The Twelve Apostles are a rock formation in the state of Victoria, Australia.
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The apostle John was the youngest of the twelve apostles.
Jesus selected the group of 12 who became what was called his Disciples. After his death and resurrection, the 12 Disciples became the Apostles or founders of the churches.
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