Category: APOSTLES

Does this parable apply to us:
Luke 12:41 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?
Points out a fig tree:
Mark 11:21 And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.
Declares Jesus is the Messiah, Son of the living God:
Matthew 16:16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Mark 8:29 And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.
Luke 9:20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am?Peter answering said, The Christ of God.
The Lord warns Peter about what he has said:
Matthew 16:22-23 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. See also Mark 8:32-33
Only three at the transfiguration:
Matthew 17:1-4 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
See also Mark 9:2-5, Luke 9:28-33
Told to pay Temple tax:
Matthew 17:24-26 And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free. Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.
Questions forgiveness:
Matthew 18:21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
Questions rewards for following:
Matthew 19:27 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?
Mark 10:28 Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.
Luke 18:28 Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.
Questions the Lord about coming events:
Mark 13:3-4 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?
Falls asleep while Jesus prays:
Matthew 26:37-40 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? See also Mark 14:33-37
Go prepare for Passover:
Luke 22:8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.
At the washing of the feet :
John 13:6-9 Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.
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While Jesus lingered with the twelve
At supper in the upper room
Judas Iscariot sat near
His dark eyes brooding in the gloom

That hour was Jesus sorrowful
And said, “One of you here with me
Shall soon betray the Son of Man
And Judas reddened guiltily

They all drew back in great surprise
And one by one gave the cry
That deeply touched His troubled heart
“Lord, is it I? Lord, is it I?

Sadly, He looked on each of them
“It is the one here at My side
That dips his hand within the dish
But woe to him!” the Master cried

Then Judas asked, “Is it I?”
His evil face was drawn and white
Jesus replied, “Lo, thou has said”
And Judas fled into the night

The Master spoke a last farewell
And when they rose and sang a hymn
They went out of the upper room
Into the garden, cool and dim

Wiliam Arnette Wofford

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The Lord Jesus preached about the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, a Kingdom on Earth, where He would be King and rule with them.

When He ascended into Heaven, He told them until He returned, they were to continue with this same message (Acts 1:7-8)
Acts 1:2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:

Acts 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Acts 4:33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
2 Peter 3:2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:

WHO preached what gospel?
Acts 8:25 And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.
Acts 14:7 And there they preached the gospel.
Acts 14:21 And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,
Acts 15:7 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

The Apostle Paul
Acts 16:10 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.
Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

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2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

When the apostle Paul wrote these words to Timothy the only Scripture that existed was the Old Testament. His epistles, the Gospels, the other epistles and Revelation were assembled into the New Testament at a much later date. Some say around 300 AD. What is interesting is the order Paul’s epistles were assembled into the New Testament. Below is the list as they appear in the New Testament, with the approximate date they were written. They appear to follow the order of scripture that he wrote to Timothy.

46 Hebrews written for Jewish believers before the destruction of the Temple
56 Romans doctrine 6
55 1 Corinthians reproof 4
56 2 Corinthians reproof 5
49 Galatians correction 1
60 Ephesians instruction in righteousness 9
60 Philippians instruction in righteousness 10
61 Colossians instruction in righteousness 12
51 1 Thessalonians instruction in righteousness 2
52 2 Thessalonians instruction in righteousness 3
56 1 Timothy personal 7
57 Titus personal 8
60 Philemon personal 11
63 2 Timothy personal 13

As one studies the writings of the Apostle Paul it would appear this is the order they should read for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.

Note: Remember Dates are best estimates, not all agree…

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Very little is known of Judas Iscariot prior to his becoming one of the 12 disciples of the Lord Jesus. It is thought he was a follower of John the Baptist and then followed the Lord after his baptism. He was keeper of the money for the 12 disciples:

John 12:6 This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.
John 13:29 For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.

Notice that John refers to him as a THIEF. He also was the one who betrayed the Lord. Putting the Gospel accounts together we get some insight into Judas Iscariot.

Matthew 10:4 Simon the Canaanite, and {Judas Iscariot}, who also betrayed him.
Mark 3:19 And {Judas Iscariot}, which also betrayed him: and they went into an house.

Matthew 26:14 Then one of the twelve, called {Judas Iscariot}, went unto the chief priests,
Mark 14:10 And {Judas Iscariot}, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.
Luke 6:16 And Judas [the brother] of James, and {Judas Iscariot}, which also was the traitor.
John 6:71 He spake of {Judas Iscariot} [the son] of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.

Matthew 25:25 Then {Judas}, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
Luke 22:3 Then entered Satan into {Judas} surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
John 12:4 Then saith one of his disciples, {Judas Iscariot}, Simon’s [son], which should betray him,
John 13:2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of {Judas Iscariot}, Simon’s [son], to betray him;
John 13:26 Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped [it]. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave [it] to {Judas Iscariot}, [the son] of Simon.
John 13:29 For some [of them] thought, because {Judas} had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy [those things] that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.

Matthew 25:47 And while he yet spake, lo, {Judas}, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
Mark 14:43 And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh {Judas}, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
Luke 22:47-48 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called {Judas}, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. But Jesus said unto him, {Judas}, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
John 18:2 And {Judas} also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. Judas then, having received a band [of men] and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am [he]. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.

Matthew 27:3 Then {Judas}, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

Acts 1:16 Men [and] brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning {Judas}, which was guide to them that took Jesus.
Psalm 41:9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.

Acts 1:25 That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which {Judas} by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

Judas Iscariot, son of Simon, was a thief, a betrayer, a lover of money, a disillusioned follower of the Lord, who spent 3 years pretending to be a disciple for his own gain.

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This is NOT the Rapture, this event comes at the END of the 7 year Tribulation.

These scriptures simply mean mankind is not ready for his return to set up his kingdom. They will be taken by surprise:

1 Thessalonians 5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
1 Thessalonians 5:4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

2 Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

Revelation 3:3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.

Revelation 16:15 Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.

The Old Testament speaks of the 2nd coming of the Messiah but did not know of the rapture, this was a mystery given to Paul. 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

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Remember, the only Scripture that existed during Paul’s ministry was the OLD TESTAMENT. Genesis through Malachi which he quotes from many times.

2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Romans 1:2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
Romans 4:3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.
Romans 9:17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
Romans 10:11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Romans 11:2 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel saying,
Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Romans 16:26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:

1 Corinthians 15:3-4 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

Galatians 3:8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed.
Galatians 3:22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
Galatians 4:30 Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman.

1 Timothy 5:18 For the scripture saith, thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
2 Timothy 3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Remember the truth about Scripture: Hidden in the Old Revealed in the New.

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Only revealed to the Apostle Paul by the Lord Jesus.

1 Corinthians 15:51-52 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

Order of events, Age of the Church, (currently) Rapture (the believers removed from earth), TRIBULATION, (God’s judgement on the unbeliever), 1000 years of Kingdom (The Lord Jesus reign on earth), and then Eternity which we know nothing of:

1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. (Isaiah 64:4)

But it will be Glorious!

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Jesus was/is God in Flesh!

Ephesians 3:9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

Colossians 1:16-17 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

1 Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

Look at what an individual is to confess to be saved:

Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

The Lord Jesus = Jesus is GOD!

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These are the NEW DOCTRINES, kept secret from the foundation of the world.

Romans 11:25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
Romans 16:25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
1 Corinthians 2:7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:

Here’s a NEW DOCTRINE about new bodies after death.
1 Corinthians 15:51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,

He wrote to the Ephesians that we are to know, understand these doctrines.
Ephesians 1:9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
Ephesians 3:3-4 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
Ephesians 3:9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
Ephesians 5:32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
Ephesians 6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

And he repeats these truths to the church of Colosse, previously hidden, now made known that we are to understand and be comforted by known them.
Colossians 1:26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
Colossians 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
Colossians 2:2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
Colossians 4:3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:

Iniquity is already working but not to worry, God is in control.
2 Thessalonians 2:7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.

Faith is the answer.
1 Timothy 3:9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
1 Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

These mysteries were given to Paul to teach all believers by the Lord Jesus during Paul’s time in the dessert.
Galatians 1:16-18 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.

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