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Whatever evil was done by Peter in his three-fold denial of the Lord was forgiven upon his three-fold affirmation after the His Resurrection. When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?”
- Accomplishments of Peter The Apostle
- Peter's Strengths
- Peter's Weaknesses
- Life Lessons from Peter The Apostle
- Referenced in The Bible
- Key Verses
After being invited by Jesus to come, Peter got out of his boat and for a brief few moments walked on water (Matthew 14:28-33). Peter correctly identified Jesus as the Messiah (Matthew 16:16), not through his own knowledge but the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit. He was chosen by Jesus to witness the transfiguration. After Pentecost, Peter boldly ...
Peter was a fiercely loyal man. Like the other 11 apostles, he left his occupation to follow Jesus for three years, learning from him about the kingdom of heaven. Once he was filled with the Holy Spiritafter Pentecost, Peter was a fearless missionary for Christ.
Simon Peter knew great fear and doubt. He let his passions rule him instead of faith in God. During Jesus' final hours, Peter not only abandoned Jesus but denied three times that he even knew him.
When we forget that God is in control, we overstep our limited authority. God works through us in spite of our human frailties. No offense is too great to be forgiven by God. We can accomplish great things when we put our faith in God instead of ourselves.
Peter appears in all four Gospels, the book of Acts, and is referred to in Galatians 1:18, 2:7-14. He wrote 1 Peter and 2 Peter.
Matthew 16:18"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." (NIV) Acts 10:34-35 Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right." (NIV) 1 Peter 4:16However, if you...
- Jack Zavada
In lists of the apostles, Peter’s name is invariably first. In art, he stands beside Paul—the two founders of the church. How did this flawed disciple emerge as Jesus’ successor on earth? Did the historical Peter really fulfill this role? Was he successful? Can we ever know? New Testament scholar John P. Meier has suggested that we […]
Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. The story of Peter’s threefold denial of Christ is found in all four Gospel accounts: Matthew 26:69–74, Mark 14:66–72, Luke 22:55–62, and John 18:15–18, 25–27. But why would the chief of the disciples deny even knowing Him? There were two main reasons why Peter denied Jesus: weakness and fear.
Apr 3, 2016 · 18. In John 21: 15-17 there's a post-Resurrection dialog between Peter and Jesus. Here's the KJV translation of this dialog. So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
Jan 26, 2021 · Let us all repent with Peter, that God may give us the earnest of his grace in our hearts forever: St. Paul saith, Heb. vi. 6. 'He that sinneth crucifieth the son of God againː' so did Peter by denying his Lord and Master.
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As he did at the footwashing, Peter again evidences his love for Jesus along with his lack of humility in accepting Jesus' word. His response comes more from his own self will than from true discipleship that acts in accordance with the will of the Father.
