The twelve apostles, the chosen followers of Jesus Christ, went throughout the ancient world preaching, spreading ...

Peter gave a speech at Pentecost, telling the people about Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and how they needed to repent and be baptized.

This is Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens’ depiction of the Apostle Peter holding the keys of Heaven. Rubens lived from 1577-1640. (Courtesy Photo) Jesus’ choices of Paul to be the apostle to the ...

The apostles were an odd conglomeration of men whom Jesus chose not for their intellects or influence but for their loyalty and ability to learn. There were numerous disciples, or students, but only ...

Peter was far from perfect. There was a time when his faith wavered and another when he lied under pressure. “Peter was the devoted and fallible follower of Christ,” says the Rev. John “Bud” Traylor, ...

“And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven.” ...

Painting by Johann Georg Trautmann depicting Jesus appearing before Caiphus (middle-right), and Peter denying that he knew Jesus (bottom left). Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. “Get behind me, Satan.” ...

Experts believe they have found the lost Roman city of Julias, formerly the village of Bethsaida, which was the home of Jesus’ apostles Peter, Andrew and Philip. Last month, archaeologists from the ...

Experts believe they have found the lost Roman city of Julias, formerly the village of Bethsaida, which was the home of Jesus' apostles Peter, Andrew and Philip. Last month, archaeologists from the ...