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The first apostle to lose his life for preaching the gospel was James, the brother of John. According to the New Testament, he was executed by King Herod Agrippa I around A.D. 44, as described in Acts 12:1-2. His martyrdom marked one of the earliest instances of persecution against the apostles following the resurrection of Jesus.
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How does Christianity spread the word of God?
By preaching the Gospel. Also by living an exemplary life.
What are the three ways in which the term Gospel is used?
The very life of Jesus, the preaching of Jesus, the written works themselves.
How did Saint Peter's life change after receiving the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost?
He became far more courageous in preaching the Gospel, & knowledgable in what was God's Will.
What is the highlight of St. Andrew's life?
I can not speak for Andrew but will venture a guess that the day he met Our Lord and was chosen by him to be an apostle - the first apostle - would be a good bet.
Where did st.jonh the apostle lived?
St. John the Apostle lived in various places throughout his life, including Jerusalem, Ephesus, and possibly Patmos. He was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus and is known for writing the Gospel of John, three epistles, and the Book of Revelation in the Bible.
What is the gospel of god?
The gospel is first four books in the new testament of the bible by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, all about the life of Jesus.
What books of the Bible did the disciples write?
Most of the books of the New Testament were written by apostles or other disciples of Jesus Christ. Matthew the apostle wrote a gospel. John the apostle wrote a gospel, three epistles and Revelation. Peter the apostle wrote two epistles, although recent scholarship has indicated that "2 Peter" was written many decades after his death by a follower. James and Jude each wrote an epistle, but they are probably not the two apostles by those names but two others known as brothers of the Lord. Mark, a follower of Peter, wrote a gospel. Luke, a follower of Paul, wrote a gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. Paul, an apostle but not one of the twelve who followed Jesus Christ during his public life, wrote 13 epistles. The author of the Epistle to the Hebrews is unknown.
Why was Saint Andrew chosen to become a saint?
Andrew was chosen by Christ to be an apostle. He spent the rest of his life preaching the Gospel and died as a martyr. For this, he was proclaimed a saint by the early Christian Community after he was martyred by crucifixion in Greece.
What period of time did saint john the apostle live?
Saint John the Apostle is traditionally believed to have lived during the first century AD, with his life spanning approximately from around 6 AD to around 100 AD. He is often regarded as one of the last surviving apostles, with early Church tradition suggesting he lived until the end of the first century. His contributions to early Christianity include the Gospel of John, the three Epistles of John, and the Book of Revelation.
What is the significance of the first gospel in the Bible?
The first gospel in the Bible, the Gospel of Matthew, is significant because it presents the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It serves as a foundational text for Christianity and provides insight into the beliefs and practices of early Christians.
Which Gospel teaches that Jesus gives life?
The gospel of John
What saint did the Claretians honor?
The Claretians honor Saint Anthony Mary Claret, their founder and patron saint. He was a Spanish Roman Catholic archbishop and missionary who dedicated his life to preaching the Gospel and serving the marginalized.
