This is what Happened to the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, and how we know that Jesus rose from the dead.
They were handpicked by God Himself. They were loved by the world but hated by some and martyred. Many people love the Apostles because of how relatable they are. They weren't rich or famous, certainly not the kind many would have expected God to hand pick as the first Apostles, they would be responsible to spread what they had seen, Jesus rising from the dead. They were not kings or powerful rulers, or celebrities. They were average, normal, men. He saw their potential. He knew what they were capable of and who, with faith, they would become … just like how He sees our full potential in its entirety.
The Twelve Apostles were given the most important task to share the Gospel message with the entire world. the Holy Spirit has spread to the whole world!
So what happened to them at the end of their lives? The New Testament tells us the certain fate of two of them: Judas, who betrayed Jesus and hung himself, and James the son of Zebedee, who was executed by Herod around 44 AD (see Acts 12:2). We read also in Acts that as each of the disciples spread out to minister and evangelize, many of them were eventually martyred for their faith.
the Lord has probably kept some information hidden and some to be believed through faith alone. the apostles traveled far to spread the Gospel message of Christ, however.
It is believed that they cast lots and divided up the world to determine who would go where in order that all would have a chance to hear about Jesus. It is known that, in the end, the apostles suffered greatly. In most cases, they met violent deaths on account of their bold witness, testimony, and Christian faith.
Peter and Paul
Both Peter and Paul were martyred in Rome about 66AD, during the Christian persecution under Emperor Nero. Paul was beheaded. Peter was crucified. Upon being led to his crucifixion, Peter, ‘the rock in which Christ built His Church’ (Matt. 16:18), requested to be hung upside down because he did not feel worthy to die in the same manner of his Lord.
Andrew
Andrew went to the Soviet Union. Christians there have claimed him as being the first to have brought the Gospel message there. He also preached in Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey, and in Greece, where he is said to have ultimately been crucified.
Thomas
Thomas was probably most active in the area east of Syria. Tradition states that he preached as far east as India, where the Marthoma Christians revere him as their founder. They claim also that he died there after his body was pierced through with spears of enemy soldiers.
Philip
Philip is said to have had a powerful ministry in Carthage in North Africa and then in Asia Minor, where he converted the wife of a Roman proconsul. In retaliation, the proconsul had Philip arrested and cruelly put to death.
Matthew
Matthew, the tax collector and writer of a Gospel, ministered in Persia and Ethiopia. Some of the most ancient reports state that he was not martyred, while others say he was stabbed to death in Ethiopia.
Bartholomew
Bartholomew had widespread missionary travels:. He went to India with Thomas, back to Armenia, and also to Ethiopia and Southern Arabia. There are numerous accounts of how he ultimately met his death as a martyr for the Gospel of Christ.
James
James, the son of Alpheus, is one of at least three ‘James’ referred to in the new Testament. James ministered in Syria. The Jewish historian, Josephus, reported that James was stoned and then clubbed to death because of his faith.
Simon the Zealot
The story about Simon the Zealot is that he ministered in Persia and was eventually killed after refusing to sacrifice to idol sun gods.
Matthais
The apostle Matthais was chosen to replace Judas the betrayer. Tradition states that Matthais went to Syria with Andrew and was put to death there by burning.
John
The only apostle thought to have died a natural death from old age is John. He was the leader of the Church in the Ephesus area and is said to have taken care of Mary, the mother of Jesus, in his home. During Domitian’s persecution in the middle ’90’s, he was exiled to the island of Patmos. There he is credited with writing the last book of the New Testament – the Book of Revelation. An early Latin tradition has him escaping unhurt after being cast into boiling oil in Rome.
Today Jesus’ apostles are some of the most well-known names around the world . In fact, the apostle’s names are the most common names for males in the world.
The Church has, however, continued to grow worldwide. The Christian faith continues to spread like even though Christianity was at one time declared illegal and is widely rejected today, it still spreads. It is the power of the Holy Spirit!
“Jesus said about the Holy Spirit, ‘the gates of hell shall not prevail against it’”–Matthew 16:17-19.
The Twelve Apostles were given the most important task to share the Gospel message with the entire world. the Holy Spirit has spread to the whole world!
So what happened to them at the end of their lives? The New Testament tells us the certain fate of two of them: Judas, who betrayed Jesus and hung himself, and James the son of Zebedee, who was executed by Herod around 44 AD (see Acts 12:2). We read also in Acts that as each of the disciples spread out to minister and evangelize, many of them were eventually martyred for their faith.
the Lord has probably kept some information hidden and some to be believed through faith alone. the apostles traveled far to spread the Gospel message of Christ, however.
It is believed that they cast lots and divided up the world to determine who would go where in order that all would have a chance to hear about Jesus. It is known that, in the end, the apostles suffered greatly. In most cases, they met violent deaths on account of their bold witness, testimony, and Christian faith.
Peter and Paul
Both Peter and Paul were martyred in Rome about 66AD, during the Christian persecution under Emperor Nero. Paul was beheaded. Peter was crucified. Upon being led to his crucifixion, Peter, ‘the rock in which Christ built His Church’ (Matt. 16:18), requested to be hung upside down because he did not feel worthy to die in the same manner of his Lord.
Andrew
Andrew went to the Soviet Union. Christians there have claimed him as being the first to have brought the Gospel message there. He also preached in Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey, and in Greece, where he is said to have ultimately been crucified.
Thomas
Thomas was probably most active in the area east of Syria. Tradition states that he preached as far east as India, where the Marthoma Christians revere him as their founder. They claim also that he died there after his body was pierced through with spears of enemy soldiers.
Philip
Philip is said to have had a powerful ministry in Carthage in North Africa and then in Asia Minor, where he converted the wife of a Roman proconsul. In retaliation, the proconsul had Philip arrested and cruelly put to death.
Matthew
Matthew, the tax collector and writer of a Gospel, ministered in Persia and Ethiopia. Some of the most ancient reports state that he was not martyred, while others say he was stabbed to death in Ethiopia.
Bartholomew
Bartholomew had widespread missionary travels:. He went to India with Thomas, back to Armenia, and also to Ethiopia and Southern Arabia. There are numerous accounts of how he ultimately met his death as a martyr for the Gospel of Christ.
James
James, the son of Alpheus, is one of at least three ‘James’ referred to in the new Testament. James ministered in Syria. The Jewish historian, Josephus, reported that James was stoned and then clubbed to death because of his faith.
Simon the Zealot
The story about Simon the Zealot is that he ministered in Persia and was eventually killed after refusing to sacrifice to idol sun gods.
Matthais
The apostle Matthais was chosen to replace Judas the betrayer. Tradition states that Matthais went to Syria with Andrew and was put to death there by burning.
John
The only apostle thought to have died a natural death from old age is John. He was the leader of the Church in the Ephesus area and is said to have taken care of Mary, the mother of Jesus, in his home. During Domitian’s persecution in the middle ’90’s, he was exiled to the island of Patmos. There he is credited with writing the last book of the New Testament – the Book of Revelation. An early Latin tradition has him escaping unhurt after being cast into boiling oil in Rome.
Today Jesus’ apostles are some of the most well-known names around the world . In fact, the apostle’s names are the most common names for males in the world.
The Church has, however, continued to grow worldwide. The Christian faith continues to spread like even though Christianity was at one time declared illegal and is widely rejected today, it still spreads. It is the power of the Holy Spirit!
“Jesus said about the Holy Spirit, ‘the gates of hell shall not prevail against it’”–Matthew 16:17-19.
