Peter was asking about the reward he and the other disciples would receive for leaving everything to follow Jesus, not about their salvation.
Les Feldick repeatedly clarifies that Peter already had salvation—he had believed Jesus was the Christ. The question was about what more they would get, specifically the promise of sitting on twelve thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel in the Kingdom. Jesus did not rebuke Peter for asking but answered specifically.
Matthew 19:27-28 — This passage records Peter's question and Jesus' answer about rewards for following Him.
In Matthew 19, Peter asks Jesus, "Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?" (Matthew 19:27). Jesus responds, "Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel" (Matthew 19:28). The context is the disciples' earthly ministry with Jesus, and the promise is specifically about their role in the future Kingdom.
Les Feldick emphasizes that Peter was not asking about salvation—he already had that. Peter had left his fishing business and home in Galilee, so he wanted to know what reward or compensation he would receive. Les points out that Jesus did not rebuke him but promised that the twelve (or eleven, excluding Judas) would sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Les also connects this to Peter's love for fishing, noting that Peter was returning to his old life in John 21, and Jesus' question "Do you love me more than these?" likely referred to the fish and the fishing life.
No. Les Feldick clarifies that Peter already had salvation—he had believed that Jesus was the Christ. Peter's question was about what more he would have for following Jesus, indicating a desire for reward beyond eternal life.
Jesus promised that those who followed Him in the regeneration would sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. This points to the future Kingdom, not to the Church Age.
Peter's background as a fisherman and his love for the Sea of Galilee help explain his question. He had left his occupation to follow Jesus, and in John 21, after the resurrection, he returned to fishing, showing his attachment. Jesus' question "Do you love me more than these?" likely referred to the fish and the fishing life.
The 7 "I AM" Names of God — Old Testament to John's Gospel
verse 9. Now those are mental crutches. Some people wonder how I remember these Scripture verses. Well use crutches. Here you have Amos chapter 9 verse 9. Amos 9. Amos 9. For lo, I will command, and I will sift the house of Israel among all nations, like as corn is sifted in a sieve, yet shall not the least grain fall upon the earth.
Peter's Question
Les explains that Peter's question was about reward, not salvation, and that Jesus answered with the promise of thrones.
Peter's Reward
Les highlights that Peter had not forgotten Jesus' promise even later, and that Peter was asking for a reward beyond salvation.
Reward and Compensation
Les clarifies that Peter was asking about compensation for leaving everything, and that Jesus' answer about thrones was specific to the twelve.
Logical Question
Les compares Peter's question to Abraham's 'How do I know?' showing it was a logical question, not about salvation.
Valid Question
Les reinforces that Peter was asking about rewards beyond eternal life, which is a valid question.
Peter's Love for Fishing
Les interprets 'Do you love me more than these?' as referring to the fish and fishing, showing Peter's attachment.
Peter's Background
Les describes Peter's love for the Sea of Galilee and his return to fishing, explaining his mindset.
Matthew 19:27: Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?
Peter asks Jesus what reward they will get for leaving everything.
Matthew 19:28: And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Jesus promises the twelve thrones for the disciples who follow Him.
John 21:3: Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing.
Peter returns to fishing after the resurrection, showing his attachment to his former occupation.
John 21:15: So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
Jesus asks Peter if he loves Him more than the fish, and instructs him to feed His sheep.
No. Les Feldick clarifies that Peter already had salvation—he had believed that Jesus was the Christ. Peter was asking about what reward he would receive for following Jesus.
Jesus promised that in the regeneration, when He sits on His glorious throne, they would sit on twelve thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. This points to the future Kingdom.
Peter had left his fishing business and home to follow Jesus, and he wanted to know what compensation or reward he would receive. It's human to wonder about rewards beyond salvation, and Jesus did not rebuke him.
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