Which Apostles were called Sons of Thunder and why?

Answer 1

JOHN, the beloved apostle of Jesus Christ, had a strong love for righteousness. This helped give him a keen insight into the mind of Jesus. We are therefore not surprised that the theme of love dominates his writings. He was no sentimentalist, however, for Jesus referred to him as one of the “Sons of Thunder [Boanerges].” (Mark 3:17) In fact, it was in defense of truth and righteousness that he wrote his three letters, for the apostasy foretold by the apostle Paul had become evident. John’s three letters were indeed timely, for they were an aid in strengthening the early Christians in their fight against the encroachments of “the wicked one.”—2 Thess. 2:3, 4; 1 John 2:13, 14; 5:18, 19.

The fact that John’s other writings put so much emphasis on love does not mean that he could not have written the very forceful and dynamic Revelation. He and his brother James were the ones so filled with indignation against the Samaritans of a certain city that they wanted to call down fire from heaven. That is why they were given the surname “Boanerges,” or “Sons of Thunder.” (Mark 3:17; Luke 9:54) This divergence in style should cause no difficulty when we remember that in Revelation the subject matter is different. What John saw in these visions was unlike anything he had ever seen before. The outstanding harmony of the book with the rest of the prophetic Scriptures unquestionably proves it to be an authentic part of God’s inspired Word

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Answer 2

It is easy to see why the apostle who wrote this has become known as the Apostle of Love. John says more about this great quality than any of the other writers, even though it was Paul who wrote that glorious paean on love in 1 Corinthians 13. But if you read the gospel records of John you will note that love is not natural to him. He and his brother James earned from Jesus the title "sons of thunder" because they were constantly wanting to blast back at those who opposed them. It was John and James who came to the Lord when a village refused to let them enter, and said, "Shall we not call fire down from heaven upon them?" It was John and James who were constantly quarreling with the other disciples. John's temperament was not one naturally of showing love, but when he was born again, when he submitted to the deity and lordship of Jesus Christ, this man began to show love. So completely did he submit to the lesson that he became known as the Apostle of Love.

- Ray C. Stedman
Life By The Son
Expository Studies in 1 John
http://www.raystedman.org/1john/1john.html

Answer 3

That is a Semitic expression that Jesus gave as a surname to the sons of Zebedee, James and John, likely reflecting the fiery enthusiasm of these two apostles.

Answer 4

James and John.Jesus called them the Sons of thunder.

Answer 5

Jesus gave James and John the name "Sons of Thunder."
This name for the two brothers probably referred to their intense, outspoken personalities.

Answer 6

Mark 3:17, "And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder:"

Christ calls whom he will; for his grace is his own. He had called the apostles to separate themselves from the crowd, and they came unto him. He now gave them power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils. - Matthew Henry's Commentary

Answer 7

James and John, the sons of Zebedee.

Well, shortly before Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection when they came and asked Jesus if they could be granted to sit one at His right hand and one at His left, Jesus said, "Can you drink the cup I'm about to drink and be baptized with the baptism that I'm baptized with?" (this is a paraphrase, of course). They manned up! They said confidently, "We can!"

How many Christians today - especially here in the cushy U.S. - would be willing to say that with such boldness and confidence?

Answer 8

James and John (Sons of Zebedee) Greek: Sons of Thunder

While mending their fishing nets, the sons of Zebedee, James and John, were called by Jesus to be "fishers of men." The two brothers and Peter formed the innermost circle of Jesus? closest companions. They became the eyewitnesses of the life, work, and resurrection of Christ Jesus. They were present to attest to the resurrection of Jarius's daughter, to the transfiguration of the Lord, and to the events in the garden of Gethsemane. They became known as the "Sons of Thunder" for their high spirits and zeal as seen in their desire to destroy an unfriendly Samaritan city (Luke 9:51-56). However, they were also dedicated to the purpose of their Lord and played a significant part in the church.

Fifteen years after hearing the call of the Lord upon the shores of Galilee, James was killed under the rule of King Agrippa I. "Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. And he killed James the brother of John with the sword" (Acts 12:1-2). The martyrdom of James is the only biblical and reliable account of a death of one of the twelve apostles.

John was referred to as "one of the disciples, whom Jesus loved," in the gospel of John and is said to be the author of the fourth gospel. John is the only disciple to be recorded as being present at the crucifixion of Christ. After the death of Jesus, he took the Lord's mother, Mary, as his own. He was also the first to see the glorious sight of the empty tomb. John was one of the early leaders of the church and thus became known as a "Pillar of the Church" (Galatians 2:9). According to tradition, John was banished to the Island of Patmos (Revelation 1:9) after he survived being thrown into boiling oil under Domitian. On that desolate Island, John received visions of the future and words from the Lord to seven churches. The compilation of these visions and letters formed the Book of Revelation. John Foxe also adds that he was released from Patmos and allowed to return to Ephesus in the year of A.D. 97.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Never heard of it.

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