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To: marshmallow

If one assumes that Mathew 16: 16 - 20 establishes Peter as the head of the church, then one must also assume that Mathew 16: 21 - 23 establishes Peter as Satan. You can’t cherry pick the scriptures.

I am of the opinion that NEITHER assumption is true. That both are figurative and not to be taken literally. Further, the “rock” or foundation that Jesus is referring to in 16 - 20 is “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God”.

Just like in verses 21 - 23, Jesus is pointing out that Peter’s outburst is not according to God’s will. And since it is not in alignment with God’s will, it was inspired by Satan.


7 posted on 10/31/2012 7:53:32 AM PDT by taxcontrol
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To: taxcontrol
If one assumes that Mathew 16: 16 - 20 establishes Peter as the head of the church, then one must also assume that Mathew 16: 21 - 23 establishes Peter as Satan.

Works for me.

8 posted on 10/31/2012 7:58:30 AM PDT by Alex Murphy
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