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The Apostle Paul seems to have regarded Peter as something of a hypocrite, for example eating with the gentile Christians, except when visitors came from Jerusalem.
The next we hear of Peter is in Mark's Gospel (written approximately 70 CE). Mark portrays Peter as lacking in understanding.
Matthew's Gospel was written next. It raises Peter to the role of leader of the apostles. It says that Jesus promised Peter that on him would he build his church. This gospel even has Peter walk on water, like Jesus.
Luke's Gospel also gives Peter an honoured place. Acts of the Apostles takes this further, so that Peter was able to perform great miracles at least comparable to those attributed to Jesus, and convert far more people than Jesus had done.
John's Gospel, probably written about the same time as Acts, or shortly afterwards, provides a reaction to the exuberant veneration reflected in Acts. In this gospel, it is the 'disciple whom Jesus loved' who is portrayed as a more worthy disciple than Peter.
Later in the second century, a tradition began, that Peter had travelled to Rome to lead the Christians there, and that he was executed by Nero. On the strength of this tradition, the Catholic Church teaches that Peter was the first bishop of Rome, or pope.
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Catholic AnswerExtracted from Catholic Bible Dictionary by Scott Hahn, General Editor, Nihil Obstat: Msgr. Michael F. Hull, STD; Imprimatur: Most Reverend Dennis J. SullivanSt. Peter (Simon Peter, from the Greek petros, "rock") was highly regarded by the early Church. In all the lists of the apostles Peter is always named first in all lists of the apostles, he is not just another apostle but the one who is ranked "first" among the Twelve (Matt 10:2); his position is very prominent throughout the Gospels. His privileged position as head of the infant Church was given to him directly by Our Blessed Lord (Matt 16:17-18); and he enjoyed an especially close relationship with Our Blessed Lord (Matt 17:24-27). He was the primary witness chosen by Our Blessed Lord (Mark 5:37, Matt 17:1-8) and acted as spokesman for the apostles (Matt 15:15; Mark 9:4, 10:28; Luke 12:41; John 6:67-69). Not only is he given" the keys of the Kingdom" and the authority of heaven itself to "bind" and "loose"as the chief steward and teacher of Christ's disciples on earth (Matt 16:19), but his role is confirmed after the Resurrection, when Our Blessed Lord commissions him in John 21:15-17). He is thus "to represent and act on behalf of Jesus 'the good shepherd' (John 10:14). No other apostle is singled out by Jesus for such an exalted mission.
His role, and how he was viewed by the early Church is most clearly seen in the early chapters of the book of Acts when describing the founding of the Church in Jerusalem and the initial spread of the Gospel (Acts 1-12). Dr. Hahn lists these as:
1) St. Peter's decision to replace Judas Iscariot with another qualified eyewitness (Acts 1:15-26).
2) On the day of Pentecost, it was St. Peter who took the leading in preaching to the crowds as the Church's head evangelist (Acts 2:14-36, urging them to receive baptism (Acts 2:37-41).
3) The first person in Christian history to be healed in the name of Christ was healed by St. Peter (Acts 3:1-10).
4) Peter was recognized as the acting head of the Church when he was arrested by the Sanhedrin and was pressed to give an account of his evangelism (Acts 4:1-12).
5. Church discipline was first administered by Peter, who caught two members fo the early community (Ananias and Sappira) telling lies (Acts 5:1-11).
6. When the Samaritans first embraced the Gospel, Peter was called upon to approve their becoming members of the Church and to confer the Spirit upon them (Acts 8:14-17).
7. Peter was the first Christian authority to evangelize and baptize the Gentiles after the Lord revealed His will regarding them in a vision (Acts 10:1-48).
8. Peter played the most decisive role in the earliest ecclesiastical council, the council of Jerusalem (Acts 15) acting as chief spokesman for the faith, and ending the lengthy debate about circumcision with a solemn doctrinal pronouncement: "we believe that we shall be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will" (Acts 15:11.
Peter wrote his two epistles, most likely in the mid-sixties A.D. from Rome (under the code name "Babylon" in 1 Peter 5:13). Peter was martyred there, the details provided by Eusebius of Caesarea, a fourth-century historian, and many ancient writers agree that Peter spent the final years of his life in the imperial capital. St. Irenaeus of Lyon, a second-century churchman, makes the claim that Peter and Paul were cofounders of the Church of Rome (Against Heresies 3.3). Peter's martyrdom has been dated in the reign of Emperor Nero around 67 A.D. and his tomb, under the high altar in the basilica which bears his name (St. Peter's) is visited by thousands of pilgrims to this day.
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How old was Peter when he became the first pope?
Peter was probably in his early 30s when he was appointed to lead the Church.
Who was Peter in Christian church?
Peter was one of the 12 Apostles, that is, the disciples who were chosen by Christ to be with him during his ministry. Peter appears to have been a spokesman for the group and became one of the leaders in the early church. The Roman Catholic Church maintains that Peter was the first bishop of Rome.
Was Saint Peter good or bad?
Saint Peter is traditionally viewed as a good figure in Christianity, known for his role as one of Jesus's disciples and his leadership in the early Christian church. He is revered as the first Pope and considered a key figure in spreading the teachings of Christianity.
Who was the apostle chosen by Christ to be head of his church?
Peter was the apostle chosen by Christ to be the head of his church. Jesus referred to him as the "rock" upon which he would build his church, and he gave Peter the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Peter played a prominent role in the early Christian community and is considered the first Pope by the Catholic Church.
What were three names for early church leaders history?
Three names for early church leaders in history are Peter, Paul, and James. Peter was one of the twelve apostles and a prominent leader in the early Christian church. Paul was a missionary who wrote many of the letters in the New Testament and played a key role in spreading Christianity. James, the brother of Jesus, was a leader in the church in Jerusalem and played a significant role in the early Christian community.
Was Saint Peter really buried in his Basilica?
According to Church tradition, writings of early Church Fathers and archeological evidence Peter is buried under the main altar of Saint Peter's Basilica. For more information click on this link.
What is inspiring about Saint Peter?
There are many inspiring things about Saint Peter. He was an apostle of Jesus, a leader of the early church, and is considered to be the first Pope.
Do Mormons believe that peter was hung up side down?
The tradition that Peter was crucified upside down comes from the early Christian scholar Origen in the early part of the third century. As it is not mentioned or supported by the Bible, the story of Peter being crucified upside down is considered an unverifiable tradition by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church). The Church has made no statement as to how Peter died.
Who were the leaders of the church?
Jesus was the leader through his chosen vicar - St. Peter. The other apostles also helped in the leadership of the early Church.
When was St. Peter's beatification?
Peter was neither beatified nor canonized. At the time of Peter's death on the cross the Church did not have a canonization process in place. That did not happen until the 12th century. Peter would have been declared a saint by the early Christians who knew him and witnessed his life of heroic virtue and martyrdom. Martyrdom in the early Church brought an automatic saint title.
What was the stance of the early church fathers on homosexuality?
The early church fathers generally viewed homosexuality as sinful and contrary to Christian teachings. They believed that homosexual behavior went against natural law and the moral standards set forth in the Bible.
Which church was built on the rock referred to in the bible?
The church built on the rock referred to in the Bible is often interpreted as the Catholic Church, based on Jesus' statement to Peter in Matthew 16:18, where He says, "You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church." The name "Peter" translates to "rock" in Greek, emphasizing the foundational role of Peter in the early Christian community. This passage has been a central tenet in Catholic doctrine regarding papal authority and the Church's foundation.
