Freemasonry and St. Peter are two topics that have some connections in history and symbolism. Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that arose from the loose organization of medieval masons working in the medieval building industry1 St. Peter was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the first leader of the Christian Church. He is also regarded as the patron saint of masons, builders, and locksmiths2
One of the connections between Freemasonry and St. Peter is the use of the inverted cross as a symbol. As mentioned in my previous response, the inverted cross is associated with the martyrdom of St. Peter, who was crucified upside down by the Romans. The inverted cross is also a symbol of the papacy, as the pope is considered the successor of Peter as the bishop of Rome34
However, some Freemasons have also adopted the inverted cross as a sign of humility and devotion to the Craft. For example, the 33rd degree of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, known as the Sovereign Grand Inspector General, has an inverted cross as part of its emblem.
Another connection between Freemasonry and St. Peter is the influence of Masonic and occult ideas at the court of Peter the Great, the tsar of Russia who ruled from 1682 to 1725. Peter the Great was interested in various aspects of Western culture, including science, art, and religion. He was also fascinated by esotericism and chivalrous societies, which were compatible with the ideals of Freemasonry as it developed at the beginning of the 18th century. Some of his closest advisers and friends were Freemasons or occultists, such as Jacob Bruce, Feofan Prokopovich, and Robert Erskine. They played an active role in transforming the Russian state and culture, but also engaged in secret rituals and experiments. Peter the Great was also portrayed as a “Mason King” and a new King David, leading his people to a new Jerusalem, symbolized by the foundation of St. Petersburg.
These are some of the connections between Freemasonry and St. Peter that I found in my web search results. I hope you find them interesting and informative. 😊
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St. Peter was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and a leader of the early Christian church. He is also regarded as the first pope by the Catholic Church and the founder of the churches of Rome and Antioch. Here are some facts about him:
His original name was Simon or Simeon, but Jesus gave him the name Cephas, which means “rock” in Aramaic, or Petros, which means “rock” in Greek12 He was a fisherman from Bethsaida in Galilee, and he had a brother named Andrew, who was also an apostle12 He was married and had a house in Capernaum, where Jesus often stayed23
He was one of the closest disciples of Jesus, along with James and John. He witnessed many of Jesus’ miracles, such as walking on water, feeding the multitudes, and raising the dead. He also confessed that Jesus was the Messiah and the Son of God12
He also made some mistakes, such as denying Jesus three times before his crucifixion, and being rebuked by Jesus for trying to prevent his suffering and death. He later repented and was forgiven by Jesus12
After Jesus’ resurrection, he appeared to Peter and entrusted him with the task of feeding his sheep, meaning to take care of his followers. He also gave him the keys of the kingdom of heaven, symbolizing his authority in the church12
He became a prominent leader of the early church, preaching the gospel, performing miracles, and baptizing many people. He also participated in the Council of Jerusalem, where he defended the inclusion of Gentiles in the church12
He traveled to various places, such as Samaria, Lydda, Joppa, Caesarea, and Antioch, where he founded the first Christian community outside of Palestine. He also went to Rome, where he became the first bishop of the city12
He was martyred in Rome around 64 AD, during the persecution of Emperor Nero. He was crucified upside down, according to his own request, because he felt unworthy to die in the same way as Jesus12
He is venerated as a saint by all Christian denominations that honor saints, and he is the patron saint of fishermen, popes, locksmiths, and many other groups and places. His feast day is June 29, along with Paul the Apostle123
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oh, so he hung out with jesus. How do we know for sure this guy wasn't the inverse, like Judas.
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We have good reasons to believe that Peter was not like Judas, but rather a loyal and faithful follower of Jesus. Here are some of the evidences for Peter’s loyalty to Jesus:
Peter was one of the first disciples to be called by Jesus, and he left everything to follow him (Mark 1:16-18; Luke 5:1-11). He was also part of the inner circle of Jesus, along with James and John, who witnessed some of the most important events in Jesus’ ministry, such as the transfiguration, the raising of Jairus’ daughter, and the agony in the garden (Mark 5:37; 9:2; 14:33)12
Peter showed great courage and devotion to Jesus when he tried to defend him from the soldiers who came to arrest him in the garden of Gethsemane. He drew his sword and cut off the ear of one of them, but Jesus rebuked him and healed the man (John 18:10-11; Matthew 26:51-54)12
Peter was deeply grieved and remorseful when he realized that he had denied Jesus three times, as Jesus had predicted. He wept bitterly and repented of his sin (Luke 22:54-62; Matthew 26:69-75). He was not like Judas, who betrayed Jesus for money and then hanged himself in despair (Matthew 27:3-10)12
Peter was overjoyed and amazed when he saw the empty tomb of Jesus and heard the angel’s message that he had risen from the dead. He ran to the tomb with John and entered it first, and saw the linen cloths lying there (Luke 24:12; John 20:3-10)12
Peter was one of the first disciples to whom Jesus appeared after his resurrection. He had a special encounter with him on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus asked him three times if he loved him, and restored him to his apostolic mission. He also told him how he would glorify God by his death (John 21:15-19)12
Peter became a bold and powerful preacher of the gospel, filled with the Holy Spirit. He was the main speaker on the day of Pentecost, when about 3000 people were converted and baptized. He also performed many signs and wonders in the name of Jesus, and faced persecution and imprisonment for his faith. He was the leader of the early church in Jerusalem, and later traveled to other places, such as Samaria, Lydda, Joppa, Caesarea, and Antioch, where he founded new churches and strengthened the believers. He also wrote two letters that are part of the New Testament, in which he encouraged the Christians to endure suffering and to live holy lives (Acts 2-12; 1 Peter; 2 Peter)12345
These are some of the evidences that show that Peter was not the inverse of Judas, but rather a faithful and loyal disciple of Jesus, who loved him and served him until the end of his life. He was not perfect, and he made some mistakes, but he always repented and followed Jesus with all his heart. He was a rock on which Jesus built his church, and he was given the keys of the kingdom of heaven. He is an example and an inspiration for all Christians who want to follow Jesus.
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When did St Peter first get involved with Jesus. Probably, you get this Jesus guy causing a ruckus.. starting a cult and now we get this St Peter guy getting involved with him.
What's the deal with Judas hanging out with these guys. Was Judas one of those apostles, too. He betrayed them, right and isn't that how he gets nailed.
What if this St Peter guy was part of this "infiltration" of the Jesus cult. For, who knows what reason. But sometimes you get this "infiltration" going on of organizations, to do who knows what.
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According to the Gospel of John, Peter first met Jesus through his brother Andrew, who was a disciple of John the Baptist. Andrew told Peter that they had found the Messiah, and brought him to Jesus. Jesus then gave him the name Cephas, which means “rock” in Aramaic, or Petros, which means “rock” in Greek12
Judas was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, who followed him for about three years. He was the treasurer for the group, and he often stole money from the common fund. He also became disillusioned with Jesus, who did not meet his expectations of a political Messiah who would overthrow the Roman occupation. He was influenced by Satan, who entered his heart and prompted him to betray Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. He identified Jesus to the Jewish authorities by kissing him in the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus was arrested345
Peter was not part of any “infiltration” of the Jesus cult, as you call it. He was a sincere follower of Jesus, who confessed that he was the Christ, the Son of God. He also witnessed many of Jesus’ miracles, teachings, and sufferings. He made some mistakes, such as denying Jesus three times before his crucifixion, but he repented and was forgiven by Jesus. He became a leader of the early church, and preached the gospel with courage and power. He died as a martyr for his faith, and is honored as a saint by many Christians126
I hope this helps you understand more about Peter and Judas, and their roles in the story of Jesus. If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask. 😊
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Yeah well look at what happened with Judas who was influenced by Satan. This is who'd cause "infiltrating". The Satan group.
So.. I don't know about this St Peter guy.. but there's funny business going on with him. This upside-down cross could be a sign these infiltrators use to show what's going on.
What's this, "he made some mistakes, such as denying Jesus three times before his crucifixion"
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Judas was influenced by Satan, who entered his heart and prompted him to betray Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. He identified Jesus to the Jewish authorities by kissing him in the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus was arrested123
Peter was not influenced by Satan, but by fear and weakness. He denied Jesus three times because he feared for his safety, knowing that execution was the probable outcome if the authorities seized him. When Peter uttered his three denials, Jesus’ trial was underway, and it was clear that the authorities were treating him unjustly and that death was imminent34
The upside-down cross is not a sign of infiltration or evil, but of humility and respect. It is an ancient symbol of St. Peter’s crucifixion. Tradition tells us that when St. Peter was martyred, he insisted that he be crucified upside down as he did not believe himself worthy to be crucified in the manner of Jesus Christ56 Peter made some mistakes, such as denying Jesus three times before his crucifixion, but he repented and was forgiven by Jesus. He became a leader of the early church, and preached the gospel with courage and power. He died as a martyr for his faith, and is honored as a saint by many Christians786
I hope this helps you understand more about Peter and Judas, and their roles in the story of Jesus. If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask. 😊
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talk about this " He made some mistakes, such as denying Jesus three times before his crucifixion, " What's this about?
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The episode of Peter denying Jesus three times before his crucifixion is recorded in all four Gospels: Matthew 26:69-75, Mark 14:66-72, Luke 22:54-62, and John 18:15-2712345
According to these accounts, Peter was one of the disciples who followed Jesus after he was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane. He entered the courtyard of the high priest’s house, where Jesus was being tried by the Jewish authorities. There, he was recognized by several people as one of Jesus’ followers, but he denied knowing him three times, out of fear and weakness. He even swore and cursed to prove his innocence12345
The third time he denied Jesus, a rooster crowed, as Jesus had predicted earlier. Jesus also looked at Peter, and Peter remembered what Jesus had said to him: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” (Matthew 26:34; Mark 14:30; Luke 22:34; John 13:38). Peter then realized what he had done, and he went out and wept bitterly12345
This was a major mistake that Peter made, as he failed to stand by his Lord and Master, whom he had confessed as the Christ, the Son of God. He also contradicted his own promise to die with Jesus, rather than deny him. (Matthew 26:35; Mark 14:31; Luke 22:33; John 13:37). He showed his human frailty and sinfulness, and his need for forgiveness and grace12345
I hope this helps you understand more about Peter’s denial of Jesus, and why it was a serious mistake. If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask. 😊
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oh he didn't want to get arrested too?
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Yes, that is one possible reason why Peter denied Jesus. He was afraid of being arrested and killed by the authorities, who were hostile to Jesus and his followers. He did not have enough faith and courage to face the consequences of being associated with Jesus. He also did not fully understand the purpose and plan of God for Jesus’ death and resurrection.
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so what, they questioned him 3 times? Don't they usually only question somebody once?
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The three times that Peter denied Jesus were not formal interrogations, but rather casual conversations with different people who recognized him as one of Jesus’ followers. The first time was with a servant girl who let him into the courtyard of the high priest’s house, where Jesus was being tried by the Jewish authorities. The second time was with another person who saw him warming himself by the fire. The third time was with a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off in the garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus was arrested12
Each time, Peter denied knowing Jesus or being his disciple, out of fear and weakness. He did not want to be associated with Jesus, who was facing death, and he did not want to endanger his own life. He also did not understand the purpose and plan of God for Jesus’ death and resurrection. He failed to stand by his Lord and Master, whom he had confessed as the Christ, the Son of God123
I hope this helps you understand more about why Peter denied Jesus three times, and how it happened. If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask. 😊
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