ApostleDisciple New Testament term meaning learner or follower and used of the Twelve Apostles as well as of the followers of Jesus in general. See Apostle. and EvangelistEvangelist 1. Used of the four Gospel writers: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John.2. Someone who proclaims the the Christian message or Gospel (evangel).3. A character in John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress.. Also called Levi, son of Alphaeus (Mark 2: 14). Author of the First GospelGospel (Greek evangelion, Old English godspel 'good news') 1. The central message of the Christian faith concerning salvation. 2. Title given to the four New Testament books which describe the life of Christ i.e. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. 3. A reading taken from one of the four Gospels which has the place of honour in the Eucharist. According to the Gospels was a publican (tax-collector) before he was called by Christ to become one of the Twelve. His symbol is a man