12 apostle history
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Get to Know the 12 Apostles of Jesus
Peter
Many people can identify with Peter, a disciple who was one minute walking on water by faith and the next sinking in doubt.
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Impulsive and emotional, Peter is best known for denying Jesus when the pressure was on. Even so, Christ dearly loved Peter and gave him a special place among the Twelve.
Peter, a spokesman for the apostles, stands out in the Gospels.
Whenever the men are listed, Peter's name is first.
12 apostle history
He, James, and John formed the inner circle of Jesus' closest companions. These three alone were given the privilege of experiencing the transfiguration and a few other extraordinary revelations of Christ.
After the resurrection, Peter became a bold evangelist and missionary, and one of the greatest leaders of the early church.
He was passionate until the end: Historians record that when sentenced to death by crucifixion, Peter requested to face toward the ground because he did not feel worthy to die in the same manner as his S