12K Gold Filled American Made Patron Apostles Medal Pendant on Chain Necklace in Velvet Gift Box This beautiful medal is made of 12K Gold Filled in America. It's craftsmanship and attention to detail are flawless. The medal has a round hoop bail (not pictured) and comes with a chain and the necklace is mounted and gift-ready in a nice velvet jewelry gift box. This medal is also available in .925 Sterling Silver or 14K Solid Gold. Please let us know if you would like to see those items also or search our store. ITEM SPECIFICSMedal Type: | Gold fill Apostles Pendant | Medal Measurements: | 1 1/4 x 1" | Chain Type: | Stainless Gold Heavy Curb Chain | Chain Measurements: | 24" |
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About the Apostles In , apostles (: ????????? apostolos, one sent forth as a messenger) were among the leaders in the and, in the , Jesus Christ himself. The term was also used, especially by the , for "the Twelve," Jesus' inner circle of (students).They were, according to the and , disciples whom of had chosen, named, and trained in order to send them on a : the establishment of the by and the spreading of the "", after being sent the as "helper" () in this task at . Traditionally, the Twelve include Peter, ; Andrew, James the Greater, James the Lesser, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, Thaddeus, Simon, and . Judas had been one of the Twelve, but he betrayed Jesus and killed himself. With Judas gone, became one of the Twelve. In the , Mark names the Twelve, Matthew follows Mark, and Luke substitutes Jude for Mark's Thaddeus. John refers to the Twelve without naming them all, adds the name Nathanael, and uses the term "beloved disciple" (presumably for John). Jesus' inner circle of twelve disciples probably corresponds to the . In the Synoptics, Jesus selects Peter, James, and John to witness his divine and to be with him when he prays at Gethsemane. In Mark, the Twelve are obtuse, failing to understand the importance of Jesus' and . The book of Acts recounts the deeds of the apostles in the years after . claimed the role of Apostle to the Gentiles, assuming Peter's role became Apostle to the Jews, (see also and ). He claimed a special commission from the risen Jesus, separate from that given to the Twelve, known as the . Paul's mentor Barnabas is also termed an apostle. Paul did not restrict the term apostle to the Twelve, either because he didn't know it or resisted it. This restricted usage appears in Revelation. In modern usage, major missionaries are sometimes termed apostles, as in , Apostle of Ireland. The period of during the lifetimes of the apostles is called the . In the second century, association with the apostles was esteemed as evidence of authority and orthodoxy. Paul's epistles were accepted as scripture (see ), and all four gospels were associated with apostles, as were other New Testament works. Various Christian texts, such as the and the , were attributed to the Twelve Apostles. Bishops traced their lines of succession back to individual apostles, who were said to have established churches across great territories. Christian bishops have traditionally claimed authority deriving, by , from the Twelve. Early church fathers came to be associated with apostles, such as with Saint Peter (see ). A medieval creed popular in the West was said to have been composed by the apostles themselves (see ). This Spirit-Filled necklace is a stunning and heart warming necklace that will remind the wearer of the important things in life each time they feal it, put it on or take it off. This assistance to the wearers spiritual walk makes this item priceless! Enlightened Expressions sells only the highest quality items and offers the largest collection of Spirit-Filled Jewelry. With thousands of Spirit-Filled and religious jewelry items you are sure to find what you need at our store. What they say about US and our Spirit-Filled Jewelry These quotes are taken directly from the people who purchased our Fine Religious Jewelry Items. These are good people just like you and this is what they have to say about us and the item they bought from us: ?A lovely piece. More beautiful than I imagined. I love it...? ?The most Honest Seller I have met on ebay,Thanks so much? ?Lovely item. Even better than represented. Very pleased? ?Just beautiful, both of them! thank you so much!!!!!!!!? ?THEY HAVE A <></>LOT OF NICE THINGS AND I WILL BE BUYING MORE? ?SO BEAUTIFUL, much better than expected. Thanks so much!? ?This a very beautiful necklace. I haven't taken it off! Seller A++++++++++? | 
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