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NASB | John 21:1 After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He manifested Himself in this way. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 21:1 After this Jesus revealed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias (Galilee). And He did it in this way: |
Subject: John21:1-14 , Luke 5:1-11 |
Bible Note: Greetings JRM! Please consider your statement: "Peter is forgiven for his betrayal, and is called to build the church." Where does Jesus specifically forgive Peter's betrayal? Since Christ died for all, why would Peter be singled out? Isn't the point of Jesus' dialogue with Peter one of commissioning and encouragement? (this of course is not to say that forgiveness is not encouraging!) Secondly, without catching too much flak - I might suggest that just as you pointed out the symbolic aspect of miracles, building the church on "Peter" might also be seen in the same manner. Post #6159 observes that the church would be built upon the ROCK - the revelation of WHO Jesus is! Please read the note posted by Kalos which I have copied here: Matt 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. "There is in the Greek a play upon the words, "thou art Peter [petros -- literally 'a little rock'], and upon this rock [Petra] I will build my church." He does not promise to build His church upon Peter, but upon Himself, as Peter is careful to tell us (1 Peter 2:4-9)." Scofield, C.I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Matthew 16". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". (http://bible.crosswalk.com/Commentaries/ScofieldReferenceNotes/) BTW, thank you for completing a profile! As an artist, can we compare man's relationship with God and art history? In your opinion, which period reflects the greatest awareness of our spiritual relationship with Jehovah? Just wondering about these things . . . Blessings to you and welcome ! mommapbs |