Category Archives: Petros

Isaiah 22:20-25 reads: 20 On that day I will summon my servant Eliakim, son of Hilkiah; 21 I will clothe him with your robe, and gird him with your sash, and give over to him your authority. He shall be … Continue reading →

As James Akin points out in Surprised By Truth, there is a structure to Matthew 16:18: There are three sections, having two parts each (colored green, red, and blue below) The second part of each section affirms the first (light … Continue reading →

But have we any positive proof that Christ did appoint a supreme Ruler over His Church?  To those, indeed, who read the Scriptures with the single eye of pure intention the most abundant evidence of this fact is furnished.  – … Continue reading →

In Matthew 16:18, even if one were to ignore the original Aramaic Christ spoke, and ignore the call and answer two-part structure, and refuse to see that all three verses serve to build up Peter, we must still contend with … Continue reading →

Then he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of John; you will be called Cephas” (which is translated Peter).  (John 1:42) Why did Jesus change Peter’s name to Cephas (which means … Continue reading →