Tag Archives: Peter

The Primacy of James (or the Ante-Ante-Nicene Fathers)

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One of the puzzles of Roman Catholic claims about the primacy of the papacy is that the biblical support for this view rests almost entirely on Matt. 16:18. Theologians and church members (at least of Protestant derivation) should always beware of so little biblical support. In addition, when you read the New Testament (if you… Read More→

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Looks Like Peter and Paul Were “Radical” 2Kers

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Here is Rabbi Bret’s benchmark: In R2K “theology” the only time the Church can protest this seizure of sovereignty is when the state seeks to dictate to the Church about its formal worship patterns. But if the Church is only concerned about its formal worship patterns then why would the state ever have any reason… Read More→

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