Contents
- 1 Who is the most senior apostle in the LDS Church?
- 2 What are the ages of the 12 apostles?
- 3 Who is the oldest LDS prophet?
- 4 Who was the oldest apostle?
- 5 Who is next in line for the LDS prophet?
- 6 Who are the current 12 apostles of the Mormon Church?
- 7 Which disciple did Jesus loved the most?
- 8 What did Jesus do between the age of 12 and 30?
- 9 Is Peter older than Jesus?
- 10 Do LDS apostles get paid?
- 11 Do Mormons believe in Jesus?
- 12 Who is the Mormon president?
- 13 How was Peter called by Jesus?
- 14 Did Jesus call his disciples apostles?
Who is the most senior apostle in the LDS Church?
In general, the President of the Quorum of the Twelve is the most senior apostle in the church, aside from the President of the Church. When the President of the Church dies, it is the President of the Quorum of the Twelve who becomes the new church president.
What are the ages of the 12 apostles?
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
| Name | Hierarchical position | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Quentin L. Cook | Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | 80.8 |
| D. Todd Christofferson | Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | 76.3 |
| Neil L. Andersen | Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | 69.8 |
| Ronald A. Rasband | Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | 70.3 |
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Who is the oldest LDS prophet?
| Gordon B. Hinckley | |
|---|---|
| End reason | Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gordon Bitner HinckleyJune 23, 1910 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Died | January 27, 2008 (aged 97) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
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Who was the oldest apostle?
John the Apostle
| Saint John the Apostle | |
|---|---|
| St John by Peter Paul Rubens (c. 1611) | |
| Apostle and Evangelist | |
| Born | c. 6 AD Bethsaida, Galilee, Roman Empire |
| Died | c. 100 AD (aged 93–94) place unknown, probably Ephesus, Roman Empire |
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Who is next in line for the LDS prophet?
Following a tradition that dates from the church’s early years, he is to be succeeded by the longest-serving member of a church governing body known as the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Right now, that man is President Russell M. Nelson, a former heart surgeon, who is 93. Next in line after him is Dallin H.
Who are the current 12 apostles of the Mormon Church?
The current Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is:
- President M. Russell Ballard.
- Elder Jeffrey R. Holland.
- Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf.
- Elder David A. Bednar.
- Elder Quentin L. Cook.
- Elder D. Todd Christofferson.
- Elder Neil L. Andersen.
- Elder Ronald A. Rasband.
Which disciple did Jesus loved the most?
Since the end of the first century, the Beloved Disciple has been commonly identified with John the Evangelist. Scholars have debated the authorship of Johannine literature (the Gospel of John, Epistles of John, and the Book of Revelation) since at least the third century, but especially since the Enlightenment.
What did Jesus do between the age of 12 and 30?
Other than the statement that after he was 12 years old (Luke 2:42) Jesus “advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men” (Luke 2:52), the New Testament has no other details regarding the gap. Christian tradition suggests that Jesus simply lived in Galilee during that period.
Is Peter older than Jesus?
Yes he was. Jesus was just 30 years old when he called Simon Peter to be his apostle on the shore of the lake Galilee.
Do LDS apostles get paid?
Local clergy in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serve as volunteers, without pay. But “general authorities,” the top leaders in the church, serve full-time, have no other job, and receive the living allowance.
Do Mormons believe in Jesus?
Mormons regard Jesus Christ as the central figure of their faith, and the perfect example of how they should live their lives. Jesus Christ is the second person of the Godhead and a separate being from God the Father and the Holy Ghost. Mormons believe that: Jesus Christ is the first-born spirit child of God.
Who is the Mormon president?
Russell M. Nelson has been the president since January 14, 2018. Latter-day Saints consider the church’s president to be God’s spokesman to the entire world and the highest priesthood authority on earth, with the exclusive right to receive revelations from God on behalf of the entire church or the entire world.
How was Peter called by Jesus?
John the Baptist (1:35) and had heard John indicate that Jesus was the Lamb of God—left John and introduced Peter to “the Messiah,” who at that time gave him the name (or title) Cephas (i.e., Peter, or Rock).
Did Jesus call his disciples apostles?
In Luke 6:13 it is stated that Jesus chose 12 from his disciples “whom he named apostles,” and in Mark 6:30 the Twelve are called Apostles when mention is made of their return from the mission of preaching and healing on which Jesus had sent them.