https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/disciples/rss/ Biblical answers to questions relating to the disciples of Jesus Christ. Copyright https://www.christianity.com 2026, Christianity.com Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:23:20 -0400 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/disciples/was-nicodemus-a-follower-of-christ.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/disciples/was-nicodemus-a-follower-of-christ.html Alfred Edersheim Nicodemus, a Pharisee and member of the Jewish ruling council, had a profound encounter with Jesus that led to a significant theological insight. His conversation with Jesus about spiritual rebirth and salvation is recorded in John 3 and has been a foundational teaching for Christians ever since. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:15:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:20-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/disciples/nathanael-a-true-believer.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/disciples/nathanael-a-true-believer.html Ray Pritchard https://www.christianity.com/author/ray-pritchard/ In a remarkable encounter, Jesus reveals his divine knowledge of Nathanael, a humble and true believer from ancient Israel, affirming him as the Son of God and King of Israel. This pivotal moment showcases Jesus' power to discern authenticity and His role as the only way to heaven, offering eternal salvation to those who enter through Him. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:20-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/was-he-really-a-doubting-thomas.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/was-he-really-a-doubting-thomas.html Greg Laurie Thomas, one of Jesus' disciples, had the nickname Doubting Thomas, but I have always thought of Thomas as more of a skeptic than a doubter. Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:45:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:20-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/disciples/why-did-judas-betray-jesus.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/disciples/why-did-judas-betray-jesus.html Greg Laurie https://www.christianity.com/author/greg-laurie/ The most mysterious, and perhaps the most misunderstood, of the twelve disciples is Judas Iscariot. His very name is synonymous with evil and treachery. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:27:02 -0500 2026-03-31T03:23:20-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/disciples/why-did-jesus-ask-three-times-if-peter-loved-him.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/disciples/why-did-jesus-ask-three-times-if-peter-loved-him.html Greg Laurie https://www.christianity.com/author/greg-laurie/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:26:46 -0500 2026-03-31T03:23:20-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/disciples/what-do-we-know-about-the-apostle-philip.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/disciples/what-do-we-know-about-the-apostle-philip.html Greg Laurie While we don’t know a lot about Philip, we do know he was personally reached by Jesus himself. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke give us no details about him. All the vignettes of Philip appear in the Gospel of John. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:15:12 -0500 2026-03-31T03:23:20-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/disciples/three-contradictory-calls-to-peter.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/disciples/three-contradictory-calls-to-peter.html Charles Spurgeon https://www.christianity.com/author/charles-spurgeon/ Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:26:08 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:20-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/disciples/how-did-satan-want-to-sift-peter.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/disciples/how-did-satan-want-to-sift-peter.html Charles Stanley https://www.christianity.com/author/charles-stanley/ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:51:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:20-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/disciples/why-did-peter-want-to-build-booths.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/disciples/why-did-peter-want-to-build-booths.html Doug Bookman https://www.christianity.com/author/doug-bookman/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:18:47 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:20-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/disciples/the-disciples-according-to-matthew.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/disciples/the-disciples-according-to-matthew.html Matthew Henry Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:35:42 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:20-04:00