WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ORIGINS OF CHRISTIANITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is Peter considered to be the foundation of the church?
A
He wrote the first parables.
B
He founded places of Christian worship.
C
His position was chosen by the apostles.
D
He was given a leadership role by Jesus.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Peter was one of the Twelve Apostles, all chosen by Jesus to be the foundation of his Church. At the head of the Twelve, Jesus placed Peter. From Jesus, the Twelve received the mandate to preach the Gospel to all nations. Peter ultimately made his way to Rome, where he died as a martyr.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the ministry of Jesus, Peter often acted in the role of leader of the 12 disciples. He was their usual spokesman.

Detailed explanation-3: -After Pentecost, Peter became the leader of the apostles and travelled through Palestine and Asia Minor where he worked multiple miracles and converted many followers. Around 44 AD he left for Rome where he set up a community of which he became the first bishop.

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