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1 | Follow up Peter first Pope | Bible general Archive 1 | Brian.g | 13383 | ||
Yes, I have considered it. But, with Jesus making Himself known to Peter before anyone else after the Resurrection, indicates to me that this is not just an act of forgiveness, it is a final act of Jesus solidifying that His work will continue before He, Jesus, continues to heaven and that the leadership role of Jesus is entrusted to Peter. And, Jesus is getting a final commitment and reassurance from Peter, that Jesus' work will continue. |
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2 | Follow up Peter first Pope | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 13447 | ||
Mark 16:7 states, "But go, tell His disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see Him, just as He told you.’" (NAS95) In no way is this insinuating that Peter will carry on the office of Jesus! This is simply showing Jesus' special concern for Peter, in view of his confident boasting and subsequent denials (Mark 14:29-31,66-72). "Chosen by God as the first human witnesses to Christ’s resurrection, these women were commanded to go and tell. The special mention of Peter signifies that Christ still accepted him, even though he had denied the Lord three times." (Nelson's Study Bible) "16:7 The Lord was especially concerned about Peter, who had denied Him." (Ryrie's Study Bible) In no way does Mark 16:7 support your belief that Peter was the first pope. It is a shame that the Apostle John did not remain alive until today since he would expose this fallacy as well! :) And you still haven't answered my question: If Peter was the first pope (Mark 16:7), then why weren't any other popes Jewish in decent? Why didn't any of the succeeding popes assume the leadership of the church of Jerusalem? If Linus was indeed the direct successor to Peter, then why does only one verse out of the whole Bible mention his name? (2 Tim. 4:21) And even this verse does not ascribe any "special" importance to Linus, except that he is a 'brother'.. --Nolan |
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3 | Follow up Peter first Pope | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 13451 | ||
Perhaps Norrie said it best when she asked whether Mary Magdalene should have been the first pope, since it was she who saw the Risen Christ first.:-) Pope Mary? or Popess Mary? or is it Mary Poppins? --Hank | ||||||
4 | Follow up Peter first Pope | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 13459 | ||
It was Mary Poppins! :) I knew they had to get that from somewhere.. --Nolan | ||||||