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Jun 14, 2023 · It’s easy to think about the disciples and believe that they were better than we were. But the bible is clear that we have all sinned and fall short of the glory of God. That is the case for Peter.
Oct 16, 2018 · Why did Peter say Paul's teachings are hard to understand? And count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given him, 16 as he does in all his letters when he speaks in them of these matters.
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 […]
Jul 3, 2004 · We could easily pass by them almost unnoticed, but we would be overlooking so much. Some time ago, a liberal school of thought sought to show that Paul and Peter were arch rivals, and that the New Testament must be understood in light of their polarizing conflict.
Jun 6, 2020 · Was Peter poor and uneducated before he met Jesus? Historical facts seem to be lacking in order to make a reasonable conclusion whether St. Peter was in fact poor or not and how well educated he was. Nevertheless there are a few glimmers of historical and biblical statements that may shed some light on this subject. What do we know about St. Peter?
Jun 28, 2004 · (1) The actions of Peter and the others were wrongly motivated. Peter, we are told, acted out of a fear for the “party of the circumcision” (v. 12). It is safe to say that the others were also motivated out of a desire not to offend, either the Judaizers or Peter.
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Aug 24, 2018 · There is sufficient cumulative, circumstantial evidence to conclude Mark did, in fact, form his Gospel from the teaching and preaching of the Apostle Peter. If this is the case, Mark’s Gospel was written within the lifetime of Mark ( and likely within the lifetime of Peter ).