n.宗徒，使徒(耶稣十二门徒之一)，(政策或思想的)倡导者，鼓吹者

原形：apostle复数：apostles

The apostles were the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus to spread his teachings after his resurrection.
这些使徒是耶稣复活后挑选出的十二位门徒，负责传播他的教诲。
Saint Peter was one of the most prominent apostles, known for being the first Bishop of Rome.
圣彼得是最杰出的使徒之一，被认为是罗马的第一任教宗。
After Jesus' ascension, the apostles continued to preach and perform miracles, solidifying their faith.
耶稣升天后，使徒们继续传道并行神迹，坚定他们的信仰。
The gospels provide accounts of the apostles' interactions with Jesus and their roles in the early Christian church.
圣经福音书记录了使徒们与耶稣的交往以及他们在早期教会中的角色。
Many churches still have apostolic traditions, referring to practices passed down from the original apostles.
许多教会仍然保留着使徒的传统，这些传统源自最初的一批使徒。
The apostolic succession refers to the unbroken line of bishops tracing back to the apostles, considered the foundation of the Church's leadership.
使徒继承是指从使徒传承下来的不间断的主教职位链，被视为教会领导力的基础。
Paul the Apostle, also known as Saint Paul, played a crucial role in spreading Christianity beyond Jerusalem.
使徒保罗，又称圣保罗，对将基督教传播到耶路撒冷以外起到了关键作用。
The Acts of the Apostles is a New Testament book that recounts the early missions of the apostles and the establishment of the Christian church.
《使徒行传》是新约圣经中的一卷，讲述了使徒们的早期使命和基督教教会的建立。
The apostolic seal is often used to authenticate official documents in certain Christian denominations.
使徒印章在某些基督教派别中被用来验证官方文件的真实性。
The term "apostle" can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is a devoted follower or emissary of a particular cause or idea.
“使徒”一词也可比喻性地指代一个致力于特定事业或理念的忠实追随者或使者。