Peter suffered in ways that most people don't know know about. What do you think? or know for that matter. Was he a martyer? what made him such a devout follower of Christ? I would like to know your thoughts
2007-01-22 12:08:19 · 9 answers · asked by JOHN 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Legend tells us that St. Peter was crucified upside down, as he felt he was unworthy to be crucified in the same manner that Christ died (upright).
A St. Peter's Cross is an inverted Latin cross and has been the symbol of the Popes ever since.
With love in Christ.
2007-01-22 16:52:13 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Peter did not start the Catholic Church; Christ started the Catholic Church and left Peter in charge (Matthew 16:18-19, John 21:15-17).
2007-01-22 20:27:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Biblical Proof of Saint Peter leading the Catholic Church as Jesus Christ commanded him.
Mt 16:18-19, Mt 16:19, Lk 22:32, Jn 21:32, Mk 16:7, Lk 24:34, Acts 1:13-26, Acts 2:14, Acts 2:41, Acts 3:6-7, Acts 5:1-11, Acts 8:21, Acts 10:44-46, Acts 15:7, Acts 15:19, Gal 1:18. to name a few the the biblical truths.
Peter's name is always first in listing of Apostles
Peter spokes for the Apostles
Peter;s name is specifically occurs 195 times, more than all the rest combined.
Historical Facts prove Saint Peter first leader of Roman Catholicism and his ministry continues today through Pope Benedict XVI. Historical Fact. Jesus commanded him to lead His Church. Saint Peter, through Pope Benedict XVI continue this mission for Jesus.
2007-01-22 20:23:19 · answer #3 · answered by Lives7 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The word catholic means universal gospel. Peter led the Christian Church Acts 2. Jesus called him the devil for trying to stop His Crucifixion as the propitiation for sin. Matthew Chapters 27-28. Peter was chided after the Resurrection for his racist attitudes in Acts 10:1-22 and 17:26 from Saul Pauluus to the Gentiles and Acts 21:37-39. Like all Christians both Peter and Paul had to grow through experience and grace!
Dan C is correct the Catholic Church was started by Emperor Constantine as the acceptable religion to unify the Roman Empire.
2007-01-22 20:39:31 · answer #4 · answered by Sassy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First, the idea that Peter started the Catholic Church is only supported by Catholic Church tradition. The evidence in the Bible is somewhat contestable.
He was a martyr. He was crucified and opted to be crucified upside-down because he thought that he was not worthy to be crucified in the same manner as Christ.
He was a hero of the Christian Church.
2007-01-22 20:12:53 · answer #5 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Peter was about 200 years before the Catholic Church.The Catholic Church was created Emperor Constantine.
2007-01-22 20:16:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Peter was martyred, supposedly on the same day as Paul. He was crucified on a cross, and allegedly asked to be crucifed upside down, as he said he was not worthy to die the same way Jesus did.
2007-01-22 20:13:00 · answer #7 · answered by melissa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm. I believe his real name back in the day was " Peter the spouter of lies". If you don't believe me check it out. Just another truthful scientific fact brought to you from your friendly neighbourhood atheist.
2007-01-22 20:15:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Legend has it that he was crucified upside down.
2007-01-22 20:13:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋