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1 | Each apostles death? | Acts | damufromtx | 73568 | ||
Where can I find information about what actually happened to the apostles. Some were hanged, some beheaded, one was skinned alive, etc. I have seen a summary of the death that each apostle faced because of his faith in Christ. That is what I would like to find. Thank you! | ||||||
2 | Each apostles death? | Acts | Taleb | 73569 | ||
James death is recorded in Acts 12. The others are from church history. In the back of one of our Bibles, is a list. If this is the same list you were looking for, great. If not – sorry. Matthew suffered martyrdom by being slain with a sword at a city in Ethiopia. Mark died in Alexandria, after having been cruelly dragged through the streets of that city. Luke was hanged upon an olive tree in the land of Greece. Peter was crucified at Rome with his head downward, during Nero’s persecution. John was put into a caldron of boiling oil, but escaped death in a miraculous manner, and was afterwards banished to Patmos. James the greater was beheaded at Jerusalem. James the lesser was thrown from the pinnacle of a temple and then beaten to death with a club. Philip was hanged up against a pillar at Heirapolis in Phrygia. Barthalomew was flayed alive. Andrew was bound to a cross from which he preached to his persecutors until he died. Thomas was run through the body with a lance at Coromadel in the East Indies. Jude was shot to death with arrows. Matthais was first stoned, and then beheaded. Barnabas was stoned to death by the Jews in Salonica. Paul, after various tortures and persecution, was finally beheaded at Rome by Emperor Nero. |
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3 | Each apostles death? | Acts | Hank | 73571 | ||
Hi, Taleb. Although the fate of the all the Apostles but one is gathered from extra-biblical sources, there is good reason to believe that the accounts may well be fairly authentic. To recount the past and to reflect upon the pandemic occurrences of Christian martyrdom that are spread over the canvas of two thousand years of church history gives one pause and a certain measure of perspective. Pause to stop and thank God for keeping His hedge around America. And perspective to realize that the persecution and slaughter of Christians round the world today, horrid and heart breaking though it is, is by no means new to the Christian experience. Thanks for the list. The events of then and the events of now serve to remind us of Jesus' frank and unadorned admission that the followers of the Way were not to be immune to persecution and physical death. --Hank | ||||||
4 | Each apostles death? | Acts | Taleb | 73609 | ||
Hank, your comment, as usual was well thought out. Thank you for reminded us all to be mindful of others. Everyday, in so many places, such goes on. It's sad but true, at least from "our" prospective. Over the years, I have read a few books about the death of some of the “saints” depicted throughout God’s-story (HIStory). Often, the martyred spent the last moments on this side of eternity with praise and adoration on their lips. Hebrews 11:35b remains the same today. “… Others endured torture, and refuse to accept release, that they might rise again to a better life.” No wonder Psalms 116:15 boldly declares: “Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His saints.” The verse gives credence to the premise, “Not a sparrow will fall, without God nodding approval, and you are more valuable than many sparrows.” (Matt. 10) Yes, in this world we shall hear of such horrors as you described. Too many will experience them with their own eyes. Too many others will experience it with their very lives. But then, the Greek word “witness” is “Martur”. God’s best to you, as you offer Him your best. Taleb |
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