RomeSweetHome wrote:Why is it inconsistent?
The following is what you posted on page 3 of this thread:
Just step back and look at what Jesus is saying. He changes Simon's name to Cephas (translated as Peter) which means rock. He then immediately says "On this rock I will build my church". Immediately after Jesus changes Simon's name to rock, He speaks about building a church on a rock. Immediately. And not just any rock, but "this rock". Immediately after naming Simon as rock He says "on this rock I will build my church".
Be brave and just face reality.
Peace
John records Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter the same day He called Peter as an apostle. Also Matthew 4 backs up John’s account. You are being inconsistent in what you post.