Verses in the Apostle Thomas The Apostle Thomas. 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 Thomas, 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 Thomas Read about the life of the Apostle Thomas with facts and information about his life and his death. Use this interesting information about Apostle Thomas to help in an online Bible Study Course. The Apostle ThomasFacts and information about the Apostle Thomas The following provides fast and concise facts and information: The Early Life of the Apostle Thomas The Life of the Apostle Thomas. Thomas was also called the Twin (Didymus) was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. Jesus and the Apostle Thomas Thomas was a loyal follower of Jesus at the time of the crucifixion in Jerusalem. Like the rest of His followers Thomas was devastated at the death of his Master. When he heard the news of the resurrection from other disciples he was unable to believe this to be true. Jesus then appeared again and rebuked Thomas for being his lack of faith and being so unwilling to believe. Thomas received the proof of the resurrection seeing the points where the nails had penetrated Christ's hands and the wounds in His sides where the spear had penetrated. the point of the nails and putting his fingers in the place of the nails and his hand into His side. Thomas then put his fingers in the places where the wounds were inflicted. So came about the story of 'Doubting Thomas'. The Death of the Apostle Thomas Thomas the Apostle, reluctantly at first, undertook to preach in Persia and India, where many people converted to Christianity. Thomas died in India, stabbed to death by four soldiers armed with spears. The Apostle ThomasThe Apostles Creed |