AQA GCSE Religious Studies A · 8062
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A person sent to spread Jesus’ message; especially one of Jesus’ chosen disciples or an early Christian leader.
Revise: Mission, Evangelism and GrowthThe apostles were early leaders sent to spread Jesus’ message. Acts 1:8 connects their task of being witnesses to Jesus with receiving power from the Holy Spirit. Christians therefore see mission not just as a human project, but as work guided and strengthened by God.
- Revise: Feeding of the Five Thousand
Someone sent out on a mission. Mark calls Jesus’ returning followers apostles because they have been sent to teach and carry out his work.