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Who did Jesus entrust with the keys of the kingdom?
Jesus entrusted the keys of the kingdom to Simon Peter, as described in the Bible in the Gospel of Matthew 16:19. He referred to Peter as the "rock" on which he would build his church, giving him the authority to bind and loose on earth and in heaven.
What did Jesus say about Simon and peter and what did he mean?
In Matthew 16:17-19, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven." Jesus was affirming Peter's faith and declaring him as the foundation of the church. The "keys of the kingdom of heaven" symbolize Peter's authority and leadership in spreading the message of Jesus and guiding the early Christian community.
What pope was first given the keys to the kingdom?
Peter was symbolically given the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven by Jesus.
Who was the leader of Apostles to whom Jesus gave the keys to the kingdom?
Peter
What is the sign of authority that Saint Peter is given as leader of the Christian church?
St. Peter is given the "keys to the kingdom of Heaven" by Jesus, which symbolizes his authority as the leader of the Christian church. This is referenced in the Bible in the Gospel of Matthew 16:18-19.
Which saint holds two keys?
In Matthew 16: 18-19 Our Lord appoints Peter as the head of the Church:"I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven."This is the origin of Saint Peter traditionally illustrated holding keys.
Who was the rock to whom Jesus gave the keys to the kingdom appointing him to lead the church?
to peter
Why does st peter hold keys in his pictures?
In Christian tradition, St. Peter is often depicted holding keys as a symbol of his role as the keeper of the keys to heaven. This imagery is based on a passage in the Bible where Jesus gives Peter the keys to the kingdom of heaven, granting him the authority to govern the church on earth.
What is meant by the pope being the successor of St Peter?
The Pope holds the "Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven" according to scripture. These "keys" were first given to St. Peter by Jesus Christ (Matthew 16:15-19). It is the understanding of the Church that these keys are then passed on to his Successors in his post as head of the Church. For a more learned discussion on this topic you may want to consult these two pages: http://www.catholic.com/library/Peter_the_Rock.asp http://www.catholic.com/library/Origins_of_Peter_as_Pope.asp
Who was given the keys to the kingdom of God?
Jesus says to St. Peter--19 "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven." --Matthew 16:19 New American Standard Bible
Why was St. Peter given the keys to heaven?
That originated when Jesus Christ himself said that, "Blessed are you, Simon Barionah (Peter son of Jonah). For flesh and blood has not revealed this to your, but my heavenly Father....I will give you the KEYS TO THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN...."You can find the verses above on chapter 16 from the Gospel according to Matthew in the Holy Bible. The verses quoted above is from verse 17 and 19Answer Peter is also known as "The Rock of Christianity" and he is the leader of the Christian Church.
Did Jesus give Mark the keys to the Kingdom and say he would build his church upon this rock?
No, he gave symbolically the Keys to the Kingdom of heaven to Simon Peter, not to Mark.
