- Testament
- new
- Importance
- major
- Source
- scripture
- Gender
- male
- Role
- Apostle of Jesus Christ
- Roles
- Apostle, Disciple of Jesus, Witness of Christ
- Occupations
- Fisherman, Apostle
- Biography
- Peter, also called Simon and Cephas, was a fisherman called by Jesus to follow Him. He became one of the twelve apostles and was present at major events including the Transfiguration. Peter confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied knowing Jesus during His arrest, and later became a prominent witness to the risen Christ and a leading preacher in the early church.
- Theological Significance
- Peter's biblical record displays both human weakness and restoration through Christ. He became a prominent apostolic witness to Jesus' identity, resurrection, and the proclamation of the gospel in the early church.
- Study Questions
- How did Jesus call Peter to follow Him?, What did Peter confess about Jesus?, What does Peter's denial and later restoration teach about discipleship?, How did Peter serve as a witness in the early church?
- Integrity Notes
- This record distinguishes statements explicitly made about Peter in Scripture from later traditions concerning his life and ministry.