apostle

In the New Testament, the apostle Paul transformed Jewish tradition by moving God’s image from the physical body to the spiritual soul.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2025

Dutch Sheets, an influential self-described prophet and apostle, said in his daily worship broadcast last week that he realized that God had a plan.

From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2024

In another painting, a masked Indigenous warrior presented himself to an incredulous saint who poked a finger into his side, much like the biblical scene of the apostle Thomas with Christ after his resurrection.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2024

Apostle Joseph Mattera, who until recently was convening apostle of the U.S.

From Salon ● Nov. 12, 2023

That example is straightforward, but consider this one: the apostle Peter had authority over the Church; the pope is Peter’s successor; therefore the pope has authority over the Church.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

Pope Francis had performed this ceremony, which re-enacts Jesus's gesture toward his apostles, among marginalised people, whether prisoners, migrants or the homeless.

From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026

As a viewer marches down the nave toward the high altar, the apostles also come into view, on a trompe l’oeil ledge.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026

Throughout the Twelve Days, people shared traditional mince pies with friends and family, eating a mixture within that contained 13 ingredients representing Christ and his apostles.

From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2024

What the documentary describes as the “shock wave” from Jesus’ doleful announcement of profound betrayal within his cohort is seen rippling through the facial features and bodily gestures of the gathered apostles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2024

“They have the gift of tongues, just like the apostles in Jesus’ time.”

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane