In the New Testament letters of 1 Peter and 2 Peter, we meet a man who walked beside Jesus, saw His miracles, heard His teaching, and witnessed His death, resurrection, and ascension into heaven. These are not the writings of a distant theologian or a later commentator. They come from someone who knew Jesus personally — and who ultimately gave his life for the faith he professed.

Below are some of Peter’s most powerful statements from his letters. Together, they form a remarkable testimony about Christ, Christian life, and the hope of eternity.

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1. Peter on the Resurrection of Jesus

Peter begins his first letter with a celebration of Christ’s resurrection — the cornerstone of Christian faith:

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead…” (1 Peter 1:3)

“God has raised Jesus to life and we are all witnesses to the fact”. (Acts 2:32)

For Peter, the resurrection is not theory. He saw the risen Christ with his own eyes. He knows what he proclaims.

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2. Peter on Christ’s Example of Suffering

Peter reminds us that Jesus’ suffering was purposeful — and an example for believers:

“To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps.” (1 Peter 2:21)

“When they hurled insults at Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats”

“He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by His wounds you have been healed.” (1 Peter 2:24)

“I am a witness to Christ’s sufferings and one who will share in the glory to be revealed.”

These words carry deep meaning coming from one who witnessed Jesus’ suffering first-hand.

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3. Peter on Living the Christian Life

Peter offers encouragement to believers facing trials, reminding them that faith is refined through testing:

“These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith… may result in praise, glory and honour when Jesus Christ is revealed.” (1 Peter 1:7)

He also urges believers to remain alert and spiritually aware:

“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” (1 Peter 5:8)

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4. Peter on Being an Eyewitness of Jesus’ Glory

In his second letter, Peter speaks with compelling clarity about what he personally witnessed:

“We did not follow cleverly devised stories… but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.” (2 Peter 1:16)

This is one of the strongest statements in all of Scripture: Peter insists that the gospel is not legend, myth, or invention — but eyewitness truth.

He continues:

“We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with Him on the sacred mountain.” (2 Peter 1:18)

Peter is referring to the Transfiguration — a moment he never forgot.

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5. Peter on Judgment and the Return of Christ

Peter warns that some will scoff and doubt, but God’s timing is perfect:

“With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.” (2 Peter 3:8)

He calls believers to live lives worthy of the coming kingdom:

“You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming.” (2 Peter 3:11–12)

And he offers a great hope:

“But in keeping with His promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.” (2 Peter 3:13)

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6. Peter’s Endorsement of Paul

Peter gives rare insight into the early church by affirming the authority of Paul’s letters:

“Just as our dear brother Paul also wrote to you with the wisdom that God gave him.” (2 Peter 3:15)

This is a significant confirmation: two pillars of the early church recognising one another’s God-given calling.

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Conclusion – Do We Trust Saint Peter?

These extracts offer a portrait of a remarkable man — once a fisherman, then a disciple, later a leader of the early Church, and finally a martyr for the truth he proclaimed.

Peter speaks as:

• an eyewitness,
• a pastor,
• a man transformed,
• and a faithful servant of Christ.

His words carry weight because his life backs them. He lived what he believed. He died for what he taught.

So the question remains — as relevant now as ever:

Do we trust Saint Peter?

His words and actions suggest we do.

Mike.

mike@acaseforgod.com

Post 16 of a 33-part series exploring the evidence for the existence of God.

Saint Paul’s testimony to the risen Christ follows in my next Blog.