Definitions
- Referring to one of the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus in the Bible. - Describing someone who is a strong advocate or pioneer of a particular cause or belief. - Talking about a person who spreads or promotes a specific ideology or message.
- Referring to one of the four authors of the Gospels in the Bible (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). - Describing someone who actively spreads the teachings or principles of a particular religion. - Talking about a person who passionately promotes or advocates for a specific cause or idea.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are related to religious contexts.
- 2Both words refer to individuals who spread a message or belief.
- 3Both words can be used to describe passionate advocates or pioneers of a cause.
What is the difference?
- 1Role: Apostles were directly chosen by Jesus and played a significant role in the early Christian church, while evangelists focus on spreading the teachings of a particular religion.
- 2Scope: Apostles have a broader scope as they were involved in establishing and leading the early Christian community, while evangelists primarily focus on spreading the message.
- 3Religion: Apostles are associated with Christianity, while evangelists can be found in various religions.
- 4Connotation: Apostle carries a sense of authority and importance due to its biblical origins, while evangelist can have a broader connotation and may not always carry the same level of significance.
Remember this!
Apostle and evangelist are both words related to religion and spreading a message. However, apostle specifically refers to the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus and can also be used to describe strong advocates or pioneers of a cause. On the other hand, evangelist refers to the authors of the Gospels or anyone who spreads religious teachings, and it can also be used to describe passionate advocates for a cause. While apostles have a more significant role in the early Christian church, evangelists focus on spreading the teachings of a particular religion.
