Peter and the Starcatcher is coming to the Fisher Theater. It’s full of adventure, with a tinge of romance and lots of humor. The story is adapted from the novel Peter and the Starcatchers (2004), ...
According to Christian tradition, Peter was crucified in Rome under Emperor Nero. The ancient Christian churches venerate Peter as a major saint and the founder of the Church of Antioch and the Church of Rome, [1] but they differ in their attitudes regarding the authority of his successors.
Simon Peter, also known as Cephas (John 1:42), was one of the first followers of Jesus Christ. He was an outspoken and ardent disciple, one of Jesus’ closest friends, an apostle, and a “pillar” of the church (Galatians 2:9). Peter was enthusiastic, strong-willed, impulsive, and, at times, brash.
Learn about the events in the Apostle Peter's life from his calling until Jesus' last Passover!
Peter was not a perfect person, but he is someone that Christians today can look to for guidance on having hearts devoted to Jesus. Through Scripture, we can learn some important things about who Peter was and the life he lived....
What Do We Know about the Apostle Peter? - Bible Study Tools
Peter I, tsar of Russia who reigned jointly with his half-brother Ivan V (1682–96) and alone thereafter (1696–1725) and who in 1721 was proclaimed emperor. He was one of Russia’s greatest statesmen, organizers, and reformers and made his country a world power.
Peter, originally named Simon, is one of the most prominent figures in the New Testament and a leading apostle of Jesus Christ. Known for his fervent faith and occasional impulsiveness, Peter played a crucial role in the early Christian Church.