Aieno Wrote:
You know Rome if you simply reread this thread you will find the evidence that Peter is not the rock. In fact I am still waiting for your response to John's account of when Jesus changed Simon's name to Peter.
Didnt I answer this? Yes, I did! you are ethier not reading my posts or you have a short memory.
John 1:42--And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, "You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas" (which, when translated, is Peter).
"Cephas" (Aramaic) and "Peter" (Greek) mean "Rock"
Matthew 16:18a--"And I tell you that you are Peter [Rock], and on this rock I will build My Church…"
So Jesus doesnt know the furture? is that what you are implying?
There is a law in Bible study called 'The Law of First Mention'. It means, the first time something is mentioned in the Bible, the same meaning holds true for that subject in all subsequent verses in which it is mentioned. This law helps to hold the harmony and integrity of scripture.
For example: God is eternal and unchanging, therefore what he said in Genesis has the same meaning for all chapters. It doesnt matter if Peter was named rock in Genesis or John 1:42, Jesus called Peter the rock and on that rock He will build His church.
The above was my reply to your question on page 3 of this thread, also have a look at page 5.
Peace