Test 1 Flashcards
Andrew
Died on a sideways cross
John
Wrote the most books in the New Testametn, died of natural causes
Matthew
Levi, means “gift of God”
Simon the Zealot
Politician who spread his beliefs; member of a terrorist group to overthrow Rome
Bartholemew
- Beat 2. Flayed 3. Crucified
Joseph Barsabas
One of the qualifiers to become the replacement for Judas
Matthias
The one chosen to replace Judas
Theophilus
Reader of Acts
James the Elder
first martyr
Judas Iscariot
Being replaced, hung himself b/c of guilt for betraying Jesus
Paul
Missionary who spread the gospel from Antioch to Rome
Thomas
Preached in India, patron saint of carpenters/builders
James the Less
“leader of the Jerusalem church”
Judas(Jude)
One of the 12
Philip
Wanted his body wrapped in papyrus
Joel
Inspiration for Peter’s sermon on Pentecost
Luke
Wrote Acts,
Simon Peter
Died on an upside down cross; first pope; keys on coat of arms means keys to kingdom of heaven
Accredited
To be officially recognized or authorized (God accredited Jesus to the Jews); backed by God
Drew Lots
Ancient way of making a decision or selection (helped choose Matthias)
Levite
Member of the Levi Clan
Sadducees
Wealthy Jewish leaders
Anoint
To be chosen by God
Epistle
Greek word for letter