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  1. BreadOfLife

    Where does the Pope get his authority?

    Then WHY have you dodged my earlier question about Paul referring to Peter as “Cephas” in his letters?? Explain that one, Einstein . . . As I already explained to you – which you keep dodging – Jesus IS the Head of His Church. Peter was appointed as earthly leader (Matt. 16:19, John...
  2. BreadOfLife

    Where does the Pope get his authority?

    And oit;s equally-specuative to assume that Matthew was origially written in Greek. I gave you the testimonies of 4 Early Church Fathers who differ with you. PS - for the record - I don't care which version came first because iir is irrelevant to this debate. Jesus SOKE to Peter in Aramaic.
  3. BreadOfLife

    Where does the Pope get his authority?

    Your original argument was the use of "Petros" vs. "Petra". I educated you about the fact that there is NO distinction in the Aramaic language that Jesus used in Matt. 16:18. Kepha means "Rock". It was recorded in Greek - but it was spokem in Aramaic.
  4. BreadOfLife

    Where does the Pope get his authority?

    Ummm, YOU said: "ALL ARAMAIC TRANSLATIONS WERE TRANSLATED FROM THE GREEK." Soooo, what did you mean by that? There is NO evidence that they did. ALL evidence points to Aramaic.
  5. BreadOfLife

    Where does the Pope get his authority?

    That is a truly ignorant sdyayement Most historians don't even make that claim because ut us impossible to know. We don't even have a complete original text. Secondly - wheter the original manuscriptut of Matthew was written in Greek or Aramaic - or Chimese is completely irrelevant. MOST...
  6. BreadOfLife

    Where does the Pope get his authority?

    Okay, Einstein - explain why He used words like - "Talitha koum"- Mat 5:3 "Ephphatha" Mark 7:34 "Eli, Eli lama sabathani" verse Matt. 27:46 That ain't Greek . . .
  7. BreadOfLife

    Where does the Pope get his authority?

    Show me where I mad this claim - or apologize for LYING. You keep raving on like a lunatric. I NEVER said the things YOU are claiming and I didn't present a strawman. I merely educated you about the fact that Jesus spoke ARAMAIC to His Apostles. "Kepha" is an Aramaic word - NOT Greek.
  8. BreadOfLife

    Where does the Pope get his authority?

    Show me where I made tgis statement - or apologize for LYING. Are you sure about that?? History tells us a DIFFERENT story . . . Early in the 2nd century, Papias, bishop of Hieropolis in Asia Minor, wrote: “Matthew compiled the sayings [of the Lord] in the Aramaic language, and everyone...
  9. BreadOfLife

    Where does the Pope get his authority?

    A truly ignorant statement. It's clear you know NOTHING about Catholic teahing or you would never have made such a bankrupt claim. Sacred Tradition NEVER supercedes Scripture - not does the reverse ever occur because God's trith is ALWAYS true.. For starters – you FIRST need to refute the...
  10. BreadOfLife

    Where does the Pope get his authority?

    After I schooled you about Jesus speaing Aramaic - YOU implied that he spoke a mix of both. From post #1326: "Guess what? The predominant language in Galilee in the 1st. Century was Koine Greek and Aramaic" Jesis called Peter "Kepha", which is Aramaic for "Rock".
  11. BreadOfLife

    Where does the Pope get his authority?

    Huge LIE. An "idol" is somthing that ius worshipped. We don't worship Mary. We simply ask herfor intercession - the SAME way YOU woud ask your loved one for intercession. Don't add LIES to your lack pf faith . . .
  12. BreadOfLife

    Where does the Pope get his authority?

    Time for another Linguistics Lesson . . . Jesus spoke ARAMAIC to His Apostles. We have examples straight from the Gospels of Jesus using Aramaic words to the Apostles and the crowds - “Talitha Koum “(Mark 5:41), “Ephphatha” (Mark 7:34), “Eli, Eli, Lama Sabachthani” (Matt. 27:46) and elsewhere...
  13. BreadOfLife

    Where does the Pope get his authority?

    Time for a Bibe Lesson and a Linguistics Lesson . . . First of all, you need to remember that Jesus and the Apostles didn’t speak Greek to each other. They spoke Aramaic. In Aramaic, the word for “Rock” is “Kepha”, period There is NO distinction between large or small rock. The NT was written...
  14. BreadOfLife

    Where does the Pope get his authority?

    If it’s an exposition of “error” – then you must be able to easily-refute it Scripturally. Go ahead . . . WRONG. The Church holds Scripture and Sacred Tradition on the same level, as they are BOTH revelations of God's Word. As for Gen. 3:15 - actually, the more accurate translation is “They”...
  15. BreadOfLife

    Where does the Pope get his authority?

    The Ark of the Covenant carried symbols of God’s power within it. It had to be inlaid with pure gold and purified and blessed. How much MORE pure and blessed would the vessel that actually carried GOD Himself be? OT - The Tabernacle that housed the Ark was overshadowed by the cloud of glory of...
  16. BreadOfLife

    Where does the Pope get his authority?

    Matt 16:16-19 And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. WHATEVER YOU BIND on earth shall be bound in heaven; and WHATEVER YOU LOOSE on earth...
  17. BreadOfLife

    Where does the Pope get his authority?

    This is why the Early Church considered the Church at Rome to be Authority: Ignatius of Antioch You [the See of Rome] have envied no one, but others have you taught. I desire only that what you have enjoined in your instructions may remain in force (Epistle to the Romans 3:1 [A.D. 110])...
  18. BreadOfLife

    Where does the Pope get his authority?

    In personal practice – everybody is capable of error. Peter was wrong when he wouldn’t eat with Gentiles because of the way he might be perceived. Doctrinally-speaking, however, the Church has never taught “rubbish”. It is incapable of teaching error – otherwise, Jesus is a liar (Matt. 16:19...
  19. BreadOfLife

    Where does the Pope get his authority?

    You can choose to live in denial and dishonesty – but the facts are clear. The man who impregnated your mother is your FATHER – and YOU are commanded to honor him. The person who taught you how to spell was your TEACHER. Unfortunately – they failed . . .
  20. BreadOfLife

    Where does the Pope get his authority?

    That's because you have your “anti-Catholic glasses” on. In John 21:15-19, Jesus asks Peter THREE TIMES to = “Feed my lambs” “Rend my sheep” “Feed my sheep” He singles out Peter – and Peter ALONE for this task. The same Peter to who He said the following: Matt 16:16-19 And so I say to you...