Verses in the Apostle Philip The Apostle Philip. What is an Apostle? Definition of Apostle: An apostle was one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Jesus to preach his gospel. The Apostles of Jesus, including the Apostle Philip, were missionaries, or leaders of the religious mission in the early Christian Church. The concept of apostle is as a divinely commissioned messenger of the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ.The Apostle Philip Read about the life of the Apostle Philip with facts and information about his life and his death. Use this interesting information about Apostle Philip to help in an online Bible Study Course. The Apostle PhilipFacts and information about the Apostle Philip The following provides fast and concise facts and information: The patron of Cooks and Bakers Born: Bethsaida, near the Sea of Galilee, Palestine Date of Death: Saint Philip died in A.D. 80 Cause of Death: Crucified and then Stoned
The Early Life of the Apostle Philip The Life of the Apostle Philip. Philip was born at Bethsaida, near the Sea of Galilee in Palestine, the same town where Andrew and his brother of Simon Peter came from. Philip was first a follower of John the Baptist and then became an apostle of Jesus. Philip is listed fifth among the apostles. The Apostle Philip Philip spread Christianity in Greece, Phrygia, and Syria. Philip was martyred in the city of Hierapolis, an ancient city located in Turkey. Hierapolis was traditionally a sacred site for the magic of its healing waters. The Death of the Apostle Philip The death of Philip occurred in AD80 during the reign of the Roman Emperor Titus (r.79-81 AD). Philip died due to his preaching and subsequent conversion to Christianity of the wife of the Roman Proconsul. The proconsul sentenced Philip to torture and death and Philip was crucified (the Greeks say head downwards), and then stoned to death. The Apostle PhilipThe Apostles Creed |