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No, Christ is the head of the true church, or body of believers. Ephesians 1:22, 4:15, 5:23, KJV.
Whereas, some claim Peter was chosen by Christ to be the head, there were not two heads. In Matthew 16:16 Peter gave the confession: "Thou art the Christ (Messiah), the Son of the living God." Jesus had indicated that this revelation came to Peter from the Father in Heaven (v.17). By virtue of the different Greek genders of the nouns in verse 18, Jesus was saying that Peter was a little stone, but upon the Rock of the truth in Peter's God-given testimony, Christ Himself would build His church .
Later in Acts 15, James, the Lord's half brother led the Jerusalem Council, although Peter was there. While Peter had initiated the witness to the Jews, the Samaritans and the Gentiles, as Christ had indicated that he would, Paul became the Apostle to the Gentiles, while Peter remained the Apostle to the Jews. Paul on one occasion rebuked Peter for wavering from the position of equal salvation for all believers.
Their is no Biblical evidence that Peter was ever in Rome, nor sound historical evidence. The Scriptures clearly indicate that Peter went to Babylonia and that Paul ultimately went to Rome as a prisoner.
According to Catholic tradition and The Bible, the Apostle Peter was chosen to head the Church after the ascension of Christ and was the first of an unbroken chain of popes leading the Roman Catholic church.
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What are officials of the Christian Church?
Officials of the Christian Church are the Bishops, the successors to the Apostles, and the Pope, who is their head, and the Vicar of Christ, thus the successor to St. Peter. Christ appointed him as head of His Church in Matthew 16:17-19 and told all of us in addressing His Apostles, "he who hears you hears Me, he would rejects you rejects Me." (Luke 10:16)
Was Saint Peter the first head of the Church?
Yes, Jesus Christ appointed Peter as the first head of the Church.
Who are some leaders in the Catholic Church that take the place of the Apostles?
All bishops, including archbishops, cardinals and the pope are today's "apostles." That is why the Catholic Church is called "apostolic." The apostles were the original bishops. Over time the apostles appointed new bishops who continued the process even until today.
What where the three events that led to the birth of church?
the appointment of Peter as head of the church, jesus entrusted the church to the apostles and pentecost.
Who led the Church before the pope?
Jesus, but for only a brief time as he appointed Peter as the head of the Church.
We know that Saint Peter began the Catholic church but what other churches were started by the other 11 apostles?
The other 11 apostles are traditionally believed to have spread Christianity to various regions but there is limited historical evidence specifically linking them to the foundation of other churches. However, Thomas is associated with the beginnings of the Malankara Church in India and Andrew with the Orthodox Church in Constantinople.
Who did Jesus appoint as leader of the apostles?
Peter was appointed by Jesus to be the leader of the Apostles!!!
How many Apostles make up a Quorum?
The Quorum of Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church) consists of twelve apostles, except in the case of the death of a member before a replacement has been appointed. In decision making, the entire quorum of twelve must agree in order for a decision to be final.
Why did the Catholic Church start using deacons?
Deacons began about the year 33 AD, shortly after the death of Christ. Originally, seven were appointed by the apostles.
What church was founded by Christ's apostles?
The Catholic Church was founded by Christ and his apostles.
What was St. Peter's job before he became a saint?
Simon (Peter) and his brother Andrew were originally fishermen on the Sea of Galillee. Both brothers joined Our Lord's ministry and became apostles. Jeus appointed Peter to lead his new church after he died. Peter continued to be the head (pope) of the Church until he was crucufied.
Who was the head of the christian church in ancient times?
According to the Bible, Christ is and has always been the Head of the Church, and the very early (Acts of the Apostles timeframe) Church did not have a single Earthly "head." The notion that it needed one didn't come up until later.
