Saint peter was one of the twelve apostles of jesus christ and the first leader of the early church. Simon, a tough galilean, was outspoken, impulsive, and uninhibited. Jesus called simon peter away from his fishing boat with the simple promise that soon he would be fishing for men. Peter s words are intended to shock simon, to underscore the evil of his actions and to bring about repentance. And jesus said to him, blessed are you, simon barjona, because flesh and. He walked on water with jesus matthew 14 and also denied three times he knew him matthew 26. The story of simon peter is accurately retold from the word of god from the books of matthew, mark, luke and john. And with the notation that it was his first inspired letter.
Simon peter by adam hamilton new testament biblical. With his brother andrew, simon was a follower of john the baptist. Study simon peter by adam hamilton simon peter is a sixweek book and adult bible study program by adam hamilton which includes the book, leader guide, dvd, and children and youth resources. The reed and the rock, session 1 simon is renamed peter david pawson. Simon is the english version of the hebrew name shimon. I only know of one person called peter in the bible, but there are several guys named simon in the bible. Jesus is called the son of god because god is his father. Tom robinson, has translated seven books of the bible in their entirety. As i understand the words of verses 21 and 22, peter is not speaking so much about simon s sinfulness in general, but rather in terms of this specific sin, the sin of trying to purchase gods gift. Jun 14, 2011 members united news from disciple simon to apostle peter an amazing. Peter, simon definition and meaning bible dictionary.
Ironically, peter shows himself to be quite lacking in the stability and integrity one expects from a rock, often completely misunderstanding jesus, and denying him three times. The church report named hamiltons congregation the most influential. But all that we read of peter in the book of acts shows him to be that humble, dedicated example. Saint peter also known as simon peter, simeon, simon. Despite the different introductions, these two books were written by the same people. Jesus gives a new name to simon author peter dehaan. Andrew, peters brother, brought him to christ john 1. Bible verses about simon peter bible verses related to simon peter from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order. The big fisherman was a monument to paradox from the very beginning.
In the gospel of matthew, jesus renamed simon to peter. He wasnt dependable the way a christian leader needs to be. Here are five things you may not know about peter in the bible that you should. Simon that is, peter is always mentioned first see also matt 10. The syriac fathers, following the rabbinic tradition, call jesus kepha for they see rock in the old testament as a messianic symbol yet the old maronite syriacs of lebanon still refer to saint peter as saint simon the generous or simon karam. But when simon peter saw that, he fell down at jesus feet, saying, go away from me lord, for i am a sinful man. The bible not only refers to this apostle as both simon and peter, but also as simon peter. Nov 27, 2012 one of jesus disciples was simon, who jesus renamed peter according to the amplified bible, peter means stone or a large piece of rock. According to christian tradition, peter was crucified in rome under emperor.
Simon, also known as peter, was one of the most prominent disciples of jesus christ, and one of the most important leaders of the early christian church catholic tradition even claims he was the first pope, so it shouldnt come as a surprise that he suffered a fate similar to jesus. Peter was the first to acknowledge that jesus is the son of god. When satan sifts lessons from jesus restoration of peter. His extensive and very accessible overviews of the books of the bible have been published and recorded in. Many times in the bible, god changed someones name because he was calling them. In the bible peter has written two books they are peter1 and peter2. Simon peter the disciple simon the zealot another disciple, which may be why jesus called the other simon, peter. The letter has always been identified as are most general epistles, like james, john and jude, with the name of the author, peter. T he apostle peter is one of the great stories of a changed life in the bible. So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed him luke 5. And thats the point of simon peter, a sixweek adult bible study by adam hamilton. In the last post, we talked about the disciple simon, who jesus named peter.
The holy bible book 60 1 peter kjv dramatized audio. Peter means rock, and he is to be the rock of jesus church matthew 16. Why did god sometimes change a persons name in the bible. Where in the bible did jesus change simons name to peter. Simon peter was not yet a rock of steadfastness and godly character. You forgot simon, son of jacob, in the book of genesis. Which two books in the bible did peter write answers.
The apostle peter may have been the most outspoken of the twelve apostles in jesus ministry on earth. The remnants of monasteries and the ruins of temples mark the intellectual life of a former day. Yet at times his weak flesh took over then jesus often called him simon and caused him to do something he later regretted. He was a married fisherman from bethsaida who was the third of twelve disciples jesus called john 1. Notice that simon magus did not himself pray that god would forgive his sin. According to the bible, simon as he was then called, was a fisherman in galilee. Weak in the flesh though strong with the spirit mark 14. Simon peter lesson 8 in character by character, series 3. When peter received the holy spirit, he was obviously converted. The gospels of matthew, mark, and luke list peter as the very first disciple called on by jesus, followed closely by peters brother andrew. His ministry was primarily to the jews, as the apostle pauls was to the gentiles. After being imprisoned several times in jerusalem because of his faith, peter left with his wife and possibly others. Nov 20, 2012 one of jesus disciples was simon, who jesus renamed peter according to the amplified bible, peter means stone or a large piece of rock.
The apostle peter also known as saint peter, simon peter, and cephas was one of the 12 main disciples of jesus christ, and along with james and john, he was one of jesus closest companions. Bible verses about simon peter bible verses related to simon peter from the king james version kjv by book order sort by relevance. Most biblical scholars agree that peter was likely not the actual author of the texts and that the true credit of authorship lies elsewhere. Peter, simon international standard bible encyclopedia. From disciple simon to apostle peter an amazing transformation.
When, later, some women come to the place where the. Shimon comes from the hebrew word shma which means to listen, or hear and obey. It was called panopolis in ancient times when it was the capital of the district. It is considered a noncanonical gospel and was rejected as apocryphal by the catholic churchs synods of carthage and rome, which established the new testament canon. The author presents himself as peter the apostle, and, following catholic tradition, the epistle has been held to have been written during his time as bishop of rome or bishop of antioch, though neither title is used in the epistle. And now, jesus asks peter three times, do you love me. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later.
Acts and other books of the new testament give no clue to simon magus actions or outcome following this dialogue between him and peter. In all three of the synoptic gospels it mentions that jesus healed his motherinlaw. After the resurrection, peter became one of the most influential christian leaders in the first century. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. But throughout the gospels, peter was called as peter and his books also called in his name i peter and ii peter. He left everything to follow his teacher and possessed a passion that would change the world. Check out this timeline and biography of the life of peter. Saint peter, or simon peter, is traditionally credited with writing two books of the new testament. Peter s life is, perhaps, the greatest redemption story ever recorded. Sometimes the bible refers to him as simon 47 times and other times simon peter 33 times but mostly just peter 9 times. Jesus looked at him and said, you are simon son of john. And thats the point of simon peter, a new book and sixweek adult bible study by adam hamilton. Or cephas, which signifies a rock, or stone, because of his courage and constancy, his strength and fortitude, steadiness and firmness of mind.
He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. Additional names for peter in the bible include simon, simeon peter, and cephas. He is also referred to or identified as simon bar jonah meaning simon, the son of. The third group which concludes the book begins here, dealing with such themes as spiritual. When the crowing of the cock reminds peter of christs words at the last supper concerning his threefold denial of him, he breaks down and weeps bitterly. Mar 16, 2016 in this short episode, kenny explains what we learn about ourselves from the simple name changing of an inconsistent fisherman named simon, whom jesus renamed peter which can be translated rock or big boulder.
Peter was just an ordinary guy who heard and followed gods extraordinary call. There are many important lessons we can take away from simon peter, cephas life. The greek word for rock, petros, became this apostles new name, peter. After christs first encounter with simon peter, we find two distinct. And thats the point of simon peter, a new book and sixweek adult bible study by. In this short episode, kenny explains what we learn about ourselves from the simple name changing of an inconsistent fisherman named simon, whom jesus renamed peter which can be translated rock or big boulder. One of jesus disciples was simon, who jesus renamed peter according to the amplified bible, peter means stone or a large piece of rock. Though it is not known who she was, peter did have a wife. Jesus told him after his confession that he did not believe this of himself but only because the father in heaven revealed it to him. Jesus has the same reason as god rename abram to abraham, and sarai to sarah. Now when simon peter heard that it was the lord, he girt his fishers coat unto him, for he was naked, and did cast. Is there a difference between a lamb and a sheep concerning the faith. All four gospels tell us that simon barjona was renamed petros i.
Actually simon peters original name translates in to a reed or piece of grass that is easily blown or shaken cephas was what christ renamed him which meant a stone or a pebble in doing this christ was speaking a prophetic blessing over him as well as anointing him with the spiritual tools character that he would need for the establishment of the church. The reed and the rock, session 2 physical healing david pawson j. Many times in the bible, god changed someones name because he was calling them to live out a new mission or. One of jesus disciples was simon, who jesus renamed peter. Born simon son of judah and renamed peter by the lord jesus, this apostle began life as a fisherman in capernaum. Peter s family lived in galilee of the gentiles in the city of bethsaida on the northern shore of the sea of galilee or the sea of tiberias cf. From this point on, the fisherman peter became peter, the fisher of men. Simon peter the disciple the bible time series grace. It would appear, contrary to apocryphal and gnostic texts that seek to glorify his role as sorcerer and his previous satanic abilities, that simon was repentant and may have continued to be a. Why did jesus ask simon peter to feed his lambs and then ask him to feed his sheep. But reading the first 15 chapters of acts and peters two epistles reveals a remarkably different man. The most famous use of the word is probably in deut.
After this event, the bible never again refers to simon the sorcerer. Simon, whom he named peter, and andrew his brother. We are especially interested in the fisherman named simon renamed peter by his lord and jesus prediction of peters failure as recorded in luke. God changed abrams name, meaning high father, to abraham, meaning father of. What an odd formulation if one is to say christ renamed simon as peter. The new testament apostle in the early church bockmuehl, markus on. The first disciple, he later came to be called peter, from the latin word for rock. He is always named first in every list of them, and was their common spokesman. Unlike judas iscariot, whose remorse leads him to end his life, simon peter repents of his failures and seeks to rejoin the disciples. Discover how you, too, have special gifts, talents, and abilities that god can use to make a difference today. He is the only peter mentioned in the new testament. Why names are so important in the bible and so is yours. The opening verse of the epistle claims it was written by peter, who was clearly the leader among christs apostles.
And peter remembered the word of the lord, how he had said unto him, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. The key to understand this is in the meaning of simon and peter name. These books are epistles, or letters, written as instructional texts for the laity of the early christian church. Peter is the one who defended the inclusion of the gentiles nonjews into the christian church at the apostolic council in jerusalem. He fell asleep at the garden when jesus asked him to pray and he denied jesus three times. He clambered out of the boat to follow jesus onto the water, but sank in panic when he saw the. He was a witness to jesus transfiguration matthew 17. Jul 29, 2015 hearing peters words simon pleaded with peter to pray that nothing peter said would happen to him. According to the amplified bible, peter means stone or a large piece of rock. Simon peter answered, you are the christ, the son of the living god. When god changed a persons name and gave him a new name, it was usually to establish a new identity.
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