Apostle

Peter

Πέτρος / כֵּיפָא

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First among the Twelve, confessor of Christ, whose Pentecost sermon brought three thousand to faith.

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Life & Story

Peter (originally Simon), a Galilean fisherman, was called to become a 'fisher of people.' At Caesarea Philippi he confessed, 'You are the Christ,' and Jesus spoke of building the church on this rock (Matt 16). After denying Jesus three times, he was restored by Jesus' threefold question, 'Do you love me?' (John 21). His Pentecost sermon brought about three thousand baptisms (Acts 2); he led the early church and later wrote 1–2 Peter.

Life Timeline · Key Scriptures

Matthew 16:16PrimaryConfessing Christ
John 21:15PrimaryRestoration by the sea
Acts 2:14PrimaryThe Pentecost sermon
Luke 22:54The threefold denial

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Peter deny Jesus three times?

In the high priest's courtyard, fear led him to deny Jesus three times (Luke 22:54–62); after the rooster crowed he wept, and the risen Jesus restored him with a threefold 'Do you love me?'

What does 'the keys of the kingdom' mean?

In Matt 16:19 Jesus promised Peter the keys; the early church understood this as the gospel opening first to Jews (Pentecost) and then to Gentiles (Cornelius) through Peter's ministry.

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