The fact of such matters is that Peter was never the first pope. In Pope Peter, Joe Heschmeyer says that papal flaws are an opportunity to understand what the papacy really means, not to abandon it (or the Church).
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There’s not one. For example, in one case Matthew and Luke note that Peter was the speaker in questioning Jesus about a parable, but Mark attributes these words to the group of disciples (Matthew 15:15; Luke 8:45; and Mark 7:17). Highly recommended! It was upon the rock of Peter’s confession upon which Jesus would build His church, not upon Peter himself. Among the purposes of chapter 21 in emphasizing Peter may well be an attempt to restore the disciple who denied his Lord to the position he enjoyed in the Synoptic Gospels. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Teaching with Authority: How to Cut Through Doctrinal Confusion & Understand What the Church Really…, The Drama of Salvation: How God Rescues You from Your Sins and Delivers You to Eternal Life, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

It was also Peter who manifested the momentary weakness of even the strongest when he denied his Lord (Matthew 26:69–75; Mark 14:66–72; Luke 22:54–61). Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Please try again. When Jesus was arrested, Peter defended Him, and cut off the ear of Malchus.

Was Peter the first pope? Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Why don’t the popes of today follow Peter’s example in this regard, if he TRULY was the first pope. After the women at the tomb go to the Apostles, all but Peter dismiss them as being foolish. In 1 Corinthians 9:5, Paul calls our attention to this fact when he says, “Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?” This is entirely inconsistent with what the Catholic Church requires in a “pope” today.

Yet, Paul treats Peter not as if he were someone special, but as if he were merely a brother who needed correction. Friends that are Catholic and two who have shown an interest in Catholicism. Simon Peter the Apostle Predecessor: None. Often reading a chapter and waiting a day or 2 before moving on. The Gospel According to John is here, as elsewhere, perhaps more theologically than historically motivated; the author of John wishes to stress that Peter recognized Jesus’ messiahship from the beginning and that Jesus had seen Simon as the “rock” from their first meeting. It was his home in Capernaum that Jesus visited when he cured Peter’s mother-in-law (Matthew 8:14), and it was Peter’s boat that Jesus used when he instructed the crowd (Luke 5:3). The answer, according to Scripture, is a clear and emphatic “no.” Peter nowhere claims supremacy over the other apostles. One of these items ships sooner than the other. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. He makes this abundantly clear in 1 Peter 5:4 where Peter says, “And when the chief Shepherd shall be manifested, ye shall receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.” Again, the Catholic Church would do well to listen to their “first pope.” Yet, sadly, they do not. Strange behavior indeed, from a pope! In Acts 10:25,26 we have these words regarding Cornelius, “And when it came to pass that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. It was Peter who possessed remarkable insight and displayed his depth of faith in the confession of Christ as the Son of God (Matthew 16:15–18; Mark 8:29; Luke 9:20), and it was Peter who rebuked, and in turn was rebuked by, Jesus when the Master prophesied that he would suffer and die (Mark 8:32, 33).

Is the papacy Biblical? He had traveled there to visit and have fellowship with the brethren, but when his fellow Jews arrived, Peter stopped engaging in that fellowship and refused to eat with them. As a former fisherman, he is the patron saint of netmakers, shipbuilders, and fishermen, and, because he holds the “keys of heaven,” he is also the patron saint of locksmiths. The Gospels agree that Peter was called to be a disciple of Jesus at the beginning of his ministry, but when and where the event took place is recorded differently in the several Gospels. Peter becomes one of his disciples, following him, after this. He was to be crucified, and requested that he be crucified upside-down, for he felt that he was not worthy enough to die in the same was as his Master. See also POPE, PAPAL ELECTIONS, ELECTION OF THE POPE. In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. Peter was a fisherman in Capernaum before meeting Jesus. This happens the next day, first when a servant of the High Priest mentions he was with Jesus, second when she then told others he was with Jesus, and third when they accused him of it because of his accent, to which he denied all of these and the cock crowed just after each time. St. Peter the Apostle, original name Simeon or Simon, (died 64 ce, Rome [Italy]), disciple of Jesus Christ, recognized in the early Christian church as the leader of the 12 disciples and by the Roman Catholic Church as the first of its unbroken succession of popes. Respectfully refuted every Protestant argument. : Finding Your Identity in Christ. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). When the three are named, Peter’s name invariably appears first (as in Matthew 17:1, 26:37). The papacy is no stranger to controversy. Drawing deeply on the scriptural and historical witness, he offers a thorough but accessible defense of the papal office and an edifying picture of the extent—and limits—of its authority. Jesus heals his mother-in-law.

Find all the books, read about the author, and more. If we take that as the standard, then we will avoid such folly as attempting to twist the scriptures into confirming Peter as the first pope. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. His brother Andrew brought Jesus to him one day, introducing him as the Christ. Drawing deeply on the scriptural and historical witness, he offers a thorough but accessible defense of the papal office and an edifying picture of the extent-and limits-of its authority.

But what does the Bible say about Peter’s popehood? The fact that Peter is emphasized in John and charged by Jesus to “tend my sheep” and “feed my lambs” (John 21:15, 16) at the same time that the role of the disciples as a whole is being deemphasized attests to the prestige of Peter in the apostolic church. Jesus also gave him “the keys of the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 16:19), which is why he is often depicted at the gates of heaven in art and popular culture. Even more, this is the type of appeal that really makes sense of Scripture, history and tradition. As the traditional first pope of the Roman Catholic Church, St. Peter has a long list of places, occupations, and causes under his patronage. It was Jesus himself. Pope Peter I (Πέτρος Petros in Greek), otherwise called Saint Peter, previously known as Simon, was the first Pope, an Apostle of Jesus, and a first-century saint. I’m on chapter six and I can’t tell how impressed I am with this author. They argue this not based upon the facts of the scriptures, but merely upon their own traditions. Charles A. Dana Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies and of Classical Languages, Saint Lawrence University, Canton, New York.

I enjoyed this volume greatly and have recommended it to a few different friends. During the Last Supper, Jesus washed His Apostles feet. He finds Jesus, and joins with him again. Here Jesus called him Cephas, which means "rock." It means to bow the knee toward or kiss toward another.
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While St. Paul was the Apostle to the Gentile, St. Peter was the Apostle to the Jews. Please try your request again later. With One Accord: Affirming Catholic Teaching Using Protestant Principles. Didn’t Paul know that the pope makes the doctrine of the church? Peter wrote in 1 Peter 2:6, “Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.” Who is the chief corner stone? Pope Peter will confirm your faith in that promise and help you proclaim its truth to others. This meant that Peter (Cephas) was married.

This is, of course, official Catholic doctrine. Peter was there when He was crucified. On several occasions, Peter alone is mentioned by name and others are indicated as merely accompanying him (Mark 1:36; Luke 8:45). From medieval pontiffs who acted like princes to a modern pope whose every casual statement sets off a social-media firestorm, there has been plenty for non-Catholics to criticize and for the faithful to feel anxious about. He probably was known originally by the Hebrew name Simeon or the Greek form of that name, Simon. They say, ” The title pope, once used with far greater latitude (see below, section V), is at present employed solely to denote the Bishop of Rome, who, in virtue of his position as successor of St. Peter, is the chief pastor of the whole Church, the Vicar of Christ upon earth” (The Pope). He spoke in tongues on the day of Pentecost, preaching to many people and baptising them as well. In many ways it's Catholicism's defining doctrine but also its most divisive. Our plea is for unity, not based upon the traditions of men, but upon the authority of the word of God. Who then was the “rock” in Matthew 21:42?

They reply that some believe He is a prophet, John the Baptist, or Elijah, or The Prophet. This pope list even comes complete with photos. This list of popes in order from first pope, St. Peter, to the current Pope Francis will answer those questions and more! The sources of information concerning the life of Peter are limited to the New Testament: the four Gospels, Acts, the letters of Paul, and the two letters that bear the name of Peter. Though Paul has a distinct preference (8 times out of 10) for the Greek transliteration Kēphas (Latinized as Cephas) of the Aramaic name or title Kepa, meaning “Rock,” the Gospels and Acts use the Greek translation Petros approximately 150 times.