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I have a soft spot for impetuous Peter. Throughout the Gospels and the Book of Acts Peter shows his character well. Peter was always the first to blurt out something before thinking - he was always the one who took the 'bull by the horns' when things went wrong. He was always impetuous, quick-witted, and the one who often opened his mouth before engaging his brain. He also had huge weaknesses - he denied Jesus three times at the time when Jesus needed him most. In short, Peter was just a normal sort of guy. However, the qualities he had, the impetuosity and quickness, and the immense loyalty that he had for Jesus - especially after Jesus forgave Peter for denying him when they talked after the resurrection - and coupled with the inner strength of the Holy Spirit received by Peter at Pentecost, meant that Peter had immense qualities of leadership of the other disciples. It wasn't an empty do-as-I-say leadership either. Peter was imprisoned several times for his beliefs, he helped spread the message, along with Paul, Barnabas, Silas and others, right across the Empire, and was loyal right to his own death - by crucifixion upside down - for his beliefs.
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Who was the leader of the apostles in the Bible?
The leader of the apostles in the Bible was Simon Peter.
Was Simon Peter a zealot?
No, Simon Peter was not a zealot. He was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus and is often considered the leader of the apostles.
Did Simon Peter commit suicide?
No. Simon Peter was a great leader of the Church in the 1st Century. According to tradition, Peter was martyred in Rom by being crucified upside down.
Why is Simon Peter important?
Peter was chosen by Christ to be the first leader of his new Church - the first pope.
What was St. Peter's original name?
Peter was originally named Simon but the named was changed by Our Lord when he declared him the leader of the new Church.
What did Simon Peter do for a living?
He was a fisherman in Galilee, but later became the leader of the followers of Jesus.
What was Simon peter ocupation?
The profession of Simon also called Peter, the name was changed by Jesus to Peter meaning The Rock. Both Peter and his brother Simon were fishermen along with their father.
Is Simon the same person as Peter?
No, Simon Peter is a distinct person from Simon. Both were apostles, however.
What is the second name of Saint Peter?
Peter's original name was Simon Barjonah - Simon son of Jonah
Was the disciple Simon Peter a zealot?
No he wasn't Simon Peter was a fisher and the he was known to be Peter. Simon was a zealot
Who did Christ choose to be the head of His church?
Christ chose the Apostle Simon, who he renamed Peter, as the first leader of His church.
Did God change Peter's name?
Yes, in the Bible, it is recorded that Jesus changed Simon's name to Peter, which means "rock" in Greek. This symbolic change was meant to indicate that Peter would become a foundational leader in the Christian church.
