It is quite clear on the statement: Kepha (Peter) is the kepha (rock) on which Jesus will build his church. But more to the point, the two of us have a dispute over this and many other issues of the faith. Jesus commanded that we should go to the church, not merely search the Scriptures. Where is this church that we can submit this dispute?
Most problems come from people adding to or removing words from the scripture, or, just not believing what they read...
May I lend you a mirror?
It is clear that Jesus wasn't referring to Peter since Peter is a stone...And secondly, Jesus was speaking to Peter and said , 'this' rock, NOT 'you'...Jesus wasn't even referring to Peter...
Just like a Catholic to rely on a foreign translation that the bible wasn't even written in to prove his point...
But more to the point, the two of us have a dispute over this and many other issues of the faith. Jesus commanded that we should go to the church, not merely search the Scriptures.
Joh_5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
Mat 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
Right from the lips of Jesus...
The scriptures, the words of God are all sufficient...Those scriptures provide the way of salvation while at the same time condemn your religion...
You say follow the (your) church...Jesus says follow the scriptures to know that you have salvation and, to know if you have the right church...
Jesus tells us to stay away from that church that attacks his scriptures...