Very few Christians today follow the examples set by Jesus' disciples. Jesus often times demanded extreme levels of personal denunciation (loss of family, property, etc.; Matt. 4:18-22; 10:24-42; Luke 5:27-28; 1:25-27; 18:28-30). He asked for lifelong allegiance (Luke 9:57-62) as the essential means of doing the will of God. Christians today are best described only as followers of Christ Jesus.
The seventh day also known as Saturday.
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.)
Jesus was an observant Jew. There were several sects of Judaism as there are today. He disagreed with some of the practices of his time and set about "improving" the overall tenets. Casting out the moneylenders was only one example. His disciples "founded" the sect we know today as Christianity.
Christians believe he set an example of how people should act.
Washing feet on Holy Thursday is a symbolic act that represents humility and service. It is a tradition that stems from Jesus washing the feet of his disciples as a gesture of love and humility. By participating in this act, Christians are reminded to serve others with humility and love, following the example set by Jesus.
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They set an example of religious tolerance that had never been followed elsewhere in Europe since the time of Constantine, and which is rare in the world even today. Without the restrictions of religious bigotry, science and learning flourished.
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AnswerThe only time I have encountered that term is a derogatory label applied to Christianity and some of the often questionable things Christians have done over the years.If it does exist, I would bet that it is in the same spirit as the Discordians (disciples of Eris), Pastafarians (disciples of the Flying Spaghetti Monster), Church of the Sub-Genius (Disciples of Bob) and other satirical "churches".Sheepology is a spoof online church set up by a whimsical group of 'social' networkers.
Burning Rome. Some historians believe that he set the fire himself so he could take the land for his palace and lake. Where the Colosseum sits today was his lake. The fire was so hot it melted marble and there is a set of steps you can see today that show that in Rome.
Seventh-day Adventists go to church on Saturday because they believe it is the Sabbath day, as stated in the Bible, and they follow the example set by Jesus and his disciples.
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