And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18 Did Jesus Christ make St. Peter the rock foundation of His Church? Although this is a question that’s been less contentious in recent years, I nonetheless believe that how one answers it will have a significant impact on which ecclesial body they end up joining. This has at least been true for me, as I firmly believe that because Peter is the rock of Christ’s Church, this necessitates an understanding of ecclesiology that’s only reconcilable with the Catholic faith. This article will explain why I hold this position.
St. Peter: The Rock of the Church
St. Peter: The Rock of the Church
St. Peter: The Rock of the Church
And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18 Did Jesus Christ make St. Peter the rock foundation of His Church? Although this is a question that’s been less contentious in recent years, I nonetheless believe that how one answers it will have a significant impact on which ecclesial body they end up joining. This has at least been true for me, as I firmly believe that because Peter is the rock of Christ’s Church, this necessitates an understanding of ecclesiology that’s only reconcilable with the Catholic faith. This article will explain why I hold this position.