Why was Thomas called the twin in the Bible?

Didymus comes from the ancient Greek word for twin, while Thomas comes from the Aramaic word, also meaning twin. This would suggest that the Apostle Thomas’ real name was actually Judas – not THAT Judas – and was referred to as ‘Twin Judas Twin’ and was one of Christ’s brothers.

Which disciple of Jesus was a twin?

Thomas
His name in Aramaic (Teʾoma) and Greek (Didymos) means “twin”; John 11:16 identifies him as “Thomas, called the Twin.” He is called Judas Thomas (i.e., Judas the Twin) by the Syrians.

What does the story of Thomas try to tell us?

It does not tell the story of the life and death of Jesus, but offers the reader his ‘secret teachings’ about the Kingdom of God. Here he appears as if he’s Jesus’ twin, and he is one who knows secret teaching, which Jesus hasn’t given to all other people. …

What did Thomas say to Jesus?

Gospel account 24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. 29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.

What happens if you don’t bring forth what is within you?

If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you. Here is one way of understanding this. What’s within me includes both wounds and gifts. And the saying applies to both. If I don’t bring my wounds forth, into the light of awareness, it will destroy me.

What do you bring forth what is within you?

If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you. Here is one way of understanding this. What’s within me includes both wounds and gifts. And the saying applies to both.

What does it mean to not bring your fears forth?

Continuing to not bring it forth means I am reinforcing those unquestioned fears. So those fears may be among the first I bring forth. I can bring them into awareness, meet them with kindness and love, and question the stories creating the fears.

What will happen if I Don’t Bring my Wounds forth?

If I don’t bring my wounds forth, into the light of awareness, it will destroy me. They will continue to operate in me, and influence how I perceive and act in the world.