Without question, the Apostle Peter was a "duh"-ciple most of us can

identify with. One minute he was walking on water by faith, and the next he was
sinking in doubts. Impulsive and emotional, Peter is best known for denying Jesus
when the pressure was on. Even so, as a disciple he was dearly loved by Christ,
holding a special place among the twelve.
Peter, often a spokesman for the twelve, stands out in the Gospels. Whenever the
men are listed, Peter's name is first. He, James, and John formed the inner circle of
Jesus' closest companions. These three alone were given the unique privilege of
experiencing the transfiguration along with a few other extraordinary revelations of
Jesus.
After the resurrection of Christ, Peter became a bold evangelist and missionary, and
one of the greatest leaders of the early church. Passionate until the end, historians
record that when Peter was sentenced to death by crucifixion, he requested that his
head be turned toward the ground because he did not feel worthy to die in the
same manner as his Savior. Discover why the life of Peter conveys great hope for
us today.
Also known as Simon Peter, was an early Christian leader, one of the Twelve
Apostles of Jesus Christ according to the New Testament and Christian tradition,
and the first bishop of Rome. Peter is featured prominently in the New Testament
Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles and is venerated as a saint and the
first Pope by the Catholic Church, the Eastern, and Oriental Orthodoxy.
[4]
The son of
John or of Jonah or Jona, he was from the village of Bethsaida in the province of
Galilee or Gaulanitis. His brother Andrew was also an apostle.



The Apostle Andrew abandoned John the Baptist to become the first
follower of Jesus of Nazareth, but John didn't mind. He knew his mission was to
point people to the Messiah.
Like many of us, Andrew lived in the shadow of his more famous sibling, Simon
Peter. Andrew led Peter to Christ, then stepped into the background as his
boisterous brother became a leader among the apostles and in the early church.
The Gospels don't tell us a great deal about Andrew, but we can read between the
lines and find a person who thirsted for truth and found it in the living water of
Jesus Christ. Discover how a simple fisherman dropped his nets on the shore and
went on to become a remarkable fisher of men.

The New Testament states that Andrew was the brother of Simon Peter, by which it
is inferred that he was likewise a son of John, or Jonah. He was born in the village
of Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee. Both he and his brother Peter
were fishermen by trade, hence the tradition that Jesus called them to be his
disciples by saying that he will make them "fishers of men". At the beginning of
Jesus' public life, they were said to have occupied the same house at Capernaum.
Andrew is referred to as being present on some important occasions as one of the
disciples more closely attached to Jesus. Andrew told Jesus about the boy with the
loaves and fishes (John 6:8), with Philip told Jesus about the Greeks seeking Him,
and was one of four (the others being Peter, James, and John) to hear Jesus'
teaching about what would soon happen

James the son of Zebedee, often called James the Greater to
distinguish him from the other apostle named James, was a member of
Jesus Christ's inner circle, which included his brother, the Apostle John, and
Peter. Not only did James and John earn a special nickname from the Lord
"sons of thunder"they were privileged to be at the front and center of
three supernatural events in the life of Christ. In addition to these honors,
James was the first of the twelve to be martyred for his faith in A.D. 44.
James is described as one of the first disciples to join Jesus. The Synoptic
Gospels state that James and John were with their father by the seashore
when Jesus called them to follow him.
[Matt. 4:21-22][Mk. 1:19-20]
James was one of
only three apostles whom Jesus selected to bear witness to
hisTransfiguration.
[1]
James and his brother wanted to call down fire on
a Samaritan town, but were rebuked by Jesus.
[Lk 9:51-6]
The Acts of the
Apostlesrecords that "Herod the king" (traditionally identified with Herod
Agrippa) had James executed by sword. He is the only apostle whose
martyrdom is recorded in the New Testament. He is, thus, traditionally
believed to be the first of the twelve apostles martyred for his faith.
[Acts 12:1-
2]
Nixon suggests that this may have been caused by James' fiery
temper,
[2]
for which he and his brother earned the nickname Boanerges or
"Sons of Thunder".
[Mark 3:17]
F. F. Bruce contrasts this story to that of
the Liberation of Saint Peter, and notes that "James should die while Peter
should escape" is a "mystery of divine providence."


The Apostle John, brother to James, was nicknamed by Jesus one of
the "sons of thunder," but he liked to call himself "the disciple whom Jesus
loved." With his fiery temperament and special devotion to the Savior, he
gained a favored place in Christ's inner circle.
John's enormous impact on the early Christian church and his larger-than-
life personality, make him a fascinating character study. His writings reveal
contrasting traits. For instance, on the first Eastermorning, with his typical
zeal and enthusiasm, John raced Peter to the tomb after Mary
Magdalene reported that it was now empty. Although John won the race and
bragged about this achievement in his Gospel(John 20:1-9), he humbly
allowed Peter to enter the tomb first.
According to tradition, John outlived all of the disciples, dying of old age in
Ephesus, where he preached a gospel of love and taught againstheresy.

John the Apostle had the distinction of being a beloved friend of Jesus Christ,
writer of five books of the New Testament, and a pillar in the early Christian
church.
John and his brother James, another disciple of Jesus, were fishermen on
the Sea of Galilee when Jesus called them to follow him. They later became
part of Christ's inner circle, along with the Apostle Peter. These three were
privileged to be with Jesus at the raising of Jairus' daughter from the dead,
at the transfiguration, and during Jesus' agony in Gethsemane.



Philip was one of the first followers of Jesus Christ, and he
wasted no time calling others, like Nathanael, to do the same.
Although little is known about him after the ascension of Christ, Bible
historians believe Philip preached the gospel in Phrygia, in Asia Minor,
and died a martyr there at Hierapolis. Learn how Philips search for the
truth led him directly to the promised Messiah.
Philip is described as a disciple from the city of Bethsaida, and
connects him to Andrew and Peter, who were from the same
town.
[1:4344]
It further connects him to Nathanael (sometimes
identified with Bartholomew) whom Philip first introduces to
Jesus.
[Jn 1:4547]
The authors of the Synoptic Gospels also describe Philip
as a disciple of Jesus.
[1][Mt 10:3][Mk 3:18][Lk 6:14]
Philip was tested by Jesus
about how to feed 5,000 people (John 6:4-7), and he was approached
by Greeks who wanted to see Jesus (John 12:20-21).
Philip the Apostle was one of the earliest followers of Jesus Christ.
Some scholars speculate that Philip was first a disciple of John the
Baptist, because he lived in the region where John preached.


Bartholomew, experienced a jarring first encounter with Jesus. When the
Apostle Philip called him to come and meet the Messiah, Nathanael was skeptical, but
he followed along anyway. As Philip introduced him to Jesus, the Lord declared, "Here is
a true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false." Immediately Nathanael wanted to
know, "How do you know me?"
Jesus got his attention when he answered, "I saw you while you were still under the fig
tree before Philip called you." Well, that stopped Nathanael in his tracks. Shocked and
surprised he declared, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel."
Nathanael garnered only a few lines in the Gospels, nevertheless, in that instant he
became a loyal follower of Jesus Christ.
was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, and is usually identified
with Nathanael (alternatively spelled Nathaniel),
[1]
who appears in the Gospel
according to John as being introduced to Christ by Philip, who would also become an
Apostle.
[Jn 1:43-51]
He is also identified as "Nathanael of Cana in Galilee" in John 21:2.
According to the Synaxarium of the Coptic Orthodox Church, his martyrdom is
commemorated on the 1st day of the Coptic Calendar (1st day of the month of
"Thout"), which currently falls on September 11 (corresponding to August 29 in the
Gregorian Calendar). His feast is June 11 in Eastern Christianity, and August 24 in both
forms of the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.


the Apostle Matthew, was a customs official in Capernaum who
taxed imports and exports based on his own judgment. The Jews hated him
because he worked for Rome and betrayed his countrymen.
But when Matthew the dishonest tax collector heard two words from Jesus,
"Follow me," he left everything and obeyed. Like us, he longed to be
accepted and loved. Matthew recognized Jesus as someone worth sacrificing
for. Find out why, 2,000 years later, Matthew's eyewitness Gospel still
sounds an irresistible call.
Matthew was a dishonest tax collector driven by greed, until Jesus
Christ chose him as a disciple.
We first meet Matthew in Capernaum, in his tax booth on the main highway.
He was collecting duties on imported goods brought by farmers, merchants,
and caravans. Under the Roman Empire's system, Matthew would have paid
all the taxes in advance, then collected from the citizens and travelers to
reimburse himself.

Tax collectors were notoriously corrupt because they extorted far and above
what was owed, to ensure their personal profit. Because their decisions were
enforced by Roman soldiers, no one dared object.





The Apostle Thomas is often referred to as "Doubting Thomas"
because he refused to believe that Jesus had risen from the dead until he
saw and touched Christ's physical wounds. As far as disciples go, however,
history has dealt Thomas a bum rap. After all, each of the 12 apostles,
except John, abandoned Jesus during his trial and death at Calvary.
Thomas, like us, was prone to extremes. Earlier he had demonstrated
courageous faith, willing to risk his own life to follow Jesus into Judea. There
is an important lesson to be gained from studying Thomas: If we're truly
seeking to know the truth, and we're honest with ourselves and others about
our struggles and doubts, God will faithfully meet us and reveal himself to
us, just as he did for Thomas.
Thomas was one of Jesus Christ's 12 apostles, specially chosen to spread the
gospel after the Lord's crucifixion and resurrection. The Apostle Thomas was
not present when the risen Jesus first appeared to the disciples. When told
by the others, "We have seen the Lord," Thomas replied that he would not
believe it unless he could actually touch Jesus' wounds.
Jesus later presented himself to the apostles and invited Thomas to inspect
his wounds. Thomas was also present with the other disciples at the Sea of
Galilee when Jesus appeared to them again.
Although it is not used in the Bible, the nickname "Doubting Thomas" was
given to this disciple because of his disbelief about the resurrection. People
who are skeptical are sometimes referred to as a "Doubting Thomas."




James the Less is one of the most obscure apostles in the
Bible. The only things we know for certain are his name and that he
was present in the upper room of Jerusalem after Christ ascended to
heaven.
The Apostle James, son of Alphaeus, was also known as James
the Less. He is not to be confused with James the son of Zebedee,
brother of the Apostle John.
A third James appears in the New Testament. He was the brother of
the Lord, a leader in the Jerusalem church, and writer of thebook of
James.
James of Alphaeus is named in each listing of the 12 disciples, always
appearing ninth in order. The Apostle Matthew (called Levi, the tax
collector before becoming a follower of Christ), is also identified in
Mark 2:14 as the son of Alphaeus, yet scholars doubt he and James
were brothers. Never in the Gospels are the two disciples connected.

The title "James the Less" or "the Little," helps to distinguish him from
the Apostle James, son of Zebedee, who was part of Jesus' inner circle
of three and the first disciple to be martyred. James the Less may
have been younger or smaller in stature than Zebedee's son, as the
Greek word for "the less",mikros, conveys both meanings.
Although it's argued by scholars, some believe James the Less was the
disciple who first witnessed the risen Christ in 1 Corinthians 15:7.


Simon the Zealot, one of Jesus Christ's 12 apostles, is a
mystery character in the Bible. We have one tantalizing bit of
information about him, which has led to ongoing debate among Bible
scholars.
In some versions of the Bible (Amplified Bible), he is called Simon the
Cananaean. In the King James Version and New King James Version,
he is called Simon the Canaanite or Cananite. In theEnglish Standard
Version, New American Standard Bible, New International Version,
and New Living Translation he is called Simon the Zealot.

To confuse things further, Bible scholars argue over whether
Simon was a member of the radicalZealot party or whether the term
simply referred to his religious zeal. Those who take the former view
think Jesus may have chosen Simon, a member of the tax-hating,
Roman-hating Zealots, to counterbalance Matthew, a former tax
collector and employee of the Roman empire. Those scholars say such
a move by Jesus would have shown that his kingdom reaches out to
people in all walks of life.
Scripture tells us almost nothing about Simon. In theGospels, he is
mentioned in three places, but only to list his name with the 12
disciples. In Acts 1:13 we learn that he was present with the 11
apostles in the upper room of Jerusalem after Christ had ascended to
heaven.


Little is known about Thaddeus, one of Jesus Christ's 12 apostles. Bible
scholars generally agree, however, that the four names used for him all refer to the
same person.
In lists of the Twelve, he is called Thaddeus or Thaddaeus, a surname for the name
Lebbaeus (Matthew 10:3, KJV), which means "heart" or "courageous."
The picture is confused further when he is called Judas but is distinguished from Judas
Iscariot. In the singleepistle he authored, he calls himself "Jude, a servant of Jesus
Christ and a brother of James." (Jude 1, NIV). Most scholars believe that brother would
be James the Less, or James the son of Alphaeus.
Church tradition holds that Thaddeus founded a church at Edessa and
was crucified there as a martyr.
Listed together with Simon the Zealot and James the Less, the Apostle
Thaddeus completes a grouping of the least known disciples. In Twelve Ordinary Men,
John MacArthur's book about the apostles, Thaddeus, also known as Jude, is
characterized as a tender-hearted, gentle man who displayed childlike humility.
Scholars believe Thaddeus wrote the book of Jude. It's a short epistle, but the closing
two verses contain a beautiful doxology, one of the finest expressions of praise to God
in the entire New Testament.


Judas Iscariot is the apostle who betrayed his
Master with a kiss. For this supreme act of treachery, some would
say Judas Iscariot made the greatest error in history.
Down through time, people have had strong or mixed feelings
about Judas. Some experience a sense of hatred toward him,
others feel pity, and some have even considered him a hero. No
matter how you react to him, one thing is certain, believers can
benefit greatly by taking a serious look at his life.

Judas Iscariot is remembered for one thing: his betrayal
of Jesus Christ. Even though Judas showed remorse later, his
name became a symbol for traitors and turncoats throughout
history. His motive seemed to be greed, but some scholars
speculate political desires lurked beneath his treachery.
One of Jesus' original 12 disciples, Judas Iscariot traveled with
Jesus and studied under him for three years. He apparently went
with the other 11 when Jesus sent them to preach thegospel, cast
out demons and heal the sick.



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III-Abad Santos
Hanggang Ngayon Lyrics
Regine Velasquez And Ogie Alcasid

Bakit di magawang limutin ka
Bawat sandali'y ika'y naaalala
Tangi kong dasal sa Maykapal
Makapiling kang muli.

Bakit dika maalis sa isip ko
Ikaw ang laging laman nitong puso ko
Kahit pilitin kong damdamin magbago
Ikaw pa rin ang hinahanap ko

[Refrain:]
Hanggang ngayon, Ikaw pa rin ang iniibig ko
Ikaw pa rin ang natatanging pangarap ko
Ikaw lamang
Hanggang ngayon

Ikaw lang ang tunay na minamahal
Ikaw ang hinintay ko ng kaytagal.
Ikaw ang ligaya,Ang buhay at pag-asa
Ikaw lang, wala ng iba kaya't

(Repeat Refrain)

Dapat ba nating pagbigyan
Ang ating mga puso'y muli pang buksan
At ibibigay ang lahat ang pag-ibig na tapat.
Sa iyo.Sa iyo..

Hanggang ngayon,
Ikaw pa rin ang iniibig ko
Ikaw pa rin ang natatanging pangarap ko
Hindi ko na kayang mag-isa, Ikaw lamang,
Ikaw lamang,
Ikaw lamang, ikaw lamang..
Hanggang ngayon.




Despair of Judas
I will rest here, awhile. His face! His Face! Not comely now. There is no
beauty in it. It is scarred into my heart. It is burned into my soul and
never will it lift from me until I die. Die? Will death quench the flames
which consume me? Traitor, not endless years in hell can even pay the
crime of murdering the son of God.
And last night, he dealt with me so gently. He washed my feet. He bade
me to put my hand into the cup with his, while in my purse there jingled
the coins which bought his blood. It was better for that man that he had
never been born. Who? Who but I, who but I, I who betrayed him!
"What you do, do it quickly." He knew, and kept my sin a secret.
"Friend, where unto have you come, Judas, Judas, do you betray the son
of God with a kiss?"
Friend! Friend! He called me his friend. The man I betrayed called me
his friend. How hell must have laughed. Why did not the mountains fall
on me?
Why did not the earth gape and swallow me up? Why did not the sea
overwhelm me? Friend. Ha! Ha! Ha! Friend. Ha! Ha! Ha! The world
will know Judas as the friend.
The world will point to Judas as a by word, and as a pledge of broken
faith!
Do you think Judas you can hide from the father of your friend Jesus?
Not even in hell can I escape. Not in the grave for the earth will spurn
my corpse. Not in the heavens for Jesus the friend is there.
What hope for Judas? What hope for Judas? Not even in hell can I
escape for he called me devil, and devils cried out: torment us not, Jesus,
Judas, faithless friend, devil, one of whom it would have been better not
to have been born. There is no hope for you, no hope, no hope