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Simon (The Zealot)Simon ( the Zealot ) was believed to have preached the Gospel throughout North Africa, from Egypt to Mauritania, and even into Britain. There is a church tradition which says that he was crucified by the Romans in Caistor, Lincolnshire,Britain and subsequently buried there on...

Jude (Thaddaeus)After the ascension of Jesus, Jude was one of the first apostles to leave Jerusalem for a foreign country. In fact, it is believed that Jude was one of the first apostles to witness directly to a foreign king, a Gentile. Jude is believed to have evangelized the area ofArmenia...

James (Son of Alphaeus)Brother of Matthew)The apostle James ( the son of Alphaeus), who is also called "Less" or "Younger," was a brother of the apostle Matthew and the son of Mary. Which Mary is not altogether certain though she seems to be the wife of one Cleopas. Not much is known about the...

MatthewThe apostle Matthew, also called Levi, was the son of Alphaeus and the brother of the apostle James the Less, or, James, son of Alphaeus. By profession, Matthew was a tax collector before being called by Jesus to follow Him. Matthew probably remained in the Holy Land, as tradition says...

ThomasThe apostle Thomas was also known as Didymas (the twin) however as to who his twin was, it's not known. He was a fisherman by trade and a native of Galilee.After the resurrection of the Lord Christ Jesus, Thomas went to Babylon. It is believed that he established the first Christian church...

BartholomewThe apostle Bartholomew was led to Christ in the region of Galilee, possibly by the apostle Philip and his latter ministry belongs more to the eastern churches than it does to the western churches. There is a very interesting personal description of Bartholomew which says that He had...

PhilipHow did a Jew get a name such as the Greek, "Philip?" It's possible that he was named in honor of Philip the Tetrarch who had, some ten years before his birth, done much to raise the status of the region of his birth. Philip was born in Bethsaida in Galilee. Most of his latter ministry...

John (Son of Zebedee) Bother of James)John was one of the sons of Zebedee (a fisherman of Galilee) and his mother's name was Salome (Salome is believed to be a sister of Jesus' mother, Mary). John, along with his brother (the apostle James) and the apostles Peter and his brother Andrew , were...

James (Son of Zebedee)Brother of John)Of the three apostles who comprised the inner circle, Peter, James and John, we know the least about the apostle James. We do know, however, that the apostle James was the eldest brother of the apostle John and that their father's name was Zebedee (their...

AndrewAndrew is the brother of the apostle Peter and his parent's names were Joanna and Jona. Like their father, Andrew and Peter were also fishermen on the Sea of Galilee. In fact, the apostles Andrew, Peter, James and John were all partners in a fishing business prior to being called by Jesus...

Peter (Simon Peter)It is said that the apostle Peter was a slender person of a middle size inclining to tallness and that his complexion was pale, almost white. It is also said that he had a short thick curled beard and thin eyebrows, or, no eyebrows at all. Peter's eyes wereblack, but, flecked...

(ryangrom;14822) I am so glad you posted this. It brings up a question I have been wondering about for along time now. Where does some of this information come from? I ask not in a speculative manner, but as someone wanting to read. Information like this blesses me in a way. It just adds life to...

A parable is a story with a hidden message that only “spiritually opened” ears can hear.The parables are word pictures into what God is trying to teach us. The parables of Jesus are one of the times Jesus teaches lessons for future generations. These parables need to be meditated on and closely...

Just in case you missed it the first timethe facts are there are 17 verses in the bible using the word Fasting 8 of these in the new testament another 11 verses using the word Fast in the new testament. NOT ONE NOT EVEN ONE SAYS YOU MUST FAST TO BETTER KNOW GOD NOT ONE SAYS FASTING IS REQUIRED...

statement # 1: "You can only drink water" (....while fasting)THIS WASNT MY STATEMENT statement #2: "There is no proper or unproper way to fast"THIS IS BASED ON THE HEBREW WORD FOR FAST AND COMMON SENSE BECAUSE THERE IS NO CERTAIN WAY TO MAKE PERSONAL CHOICESTHERE IS NO SCRIPTURE TO SUPPORT A...

I will Alphabet but next time try bicycles they are safer:)

Well I have deleted your last rude remarks obviously you would rather throw insults than answer the question. As seeing what Gods word really says disagrees with your opinion.

Luk 5:33 ¶ And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise [the disciples] of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink? Luk 5:34 And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? Luk 5:35...

Maybe I should clarify myself. I'm an AVID BELIEVER in FASTING!!!!! I was saying that I NEED scriptural references that SPECIFICALLY back up that the following statements;Quote)I really not concerned about what your personal choice is This site is about Biblical truth and your personal choices...

statement # 1: "You can only drink water" (....while fasting) I never said thisI simply provided what the hebrew word means because thats what the word meant when it was written and still means. And there was different types of fasting. statement #2: "There is no proper or unproper way to...