Ok, ACTS 4:11 PROVES that Peter is NOT "the rock" and, in fact, he said so himself

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ACTS 4:8-12

8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders,

9 if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed,

10 let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead--by him this man is standing before you well.

11 This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.

12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."

[Omegaman 3.0]

Good point! Usually I hear people using and argument from Greek that stresses different Greek words, only the lines of "Peter, you are a pebble, and upon this slab of rock (me) I will build my church. That would be an amplified paraphrase sort of approach, but I think yours in more on target.

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3 minutes ago, Omegaman 3.0 said:

Good point! Usually I hear people using and argument from Greek that stresses different Greek words, only the lines of "Peter, you are a pebble, and upon this slab of rock (me) I will build my church. That would be an amplified paraphrase sort of approach, but I think yours in more on target.

I was looking for something else and stumbled upon these verses and just had to share!

It's unmistakable that the Catholic interpretation of Peter being "the rock" is misunderstood by them.  

[Selah7]

and here in Isaiah:

Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.

- Isaiah 28:16 (KJV)

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3 minutes ago, Selah7 said:

Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.

- Isaiah 28:16 (KJV)

Thank you. That is one of the many OT prophecies of the coming of Jesus, correct?  

Now I must do a Bible search for "stone".

[Not of the World]

Ok.  I didn't find anything else with "stone" but there are many verses that describe God and Jesus as the "rock".  

https://www.openbible.info/topics/rock

In consideration of what I believe to be overwhelmingly evidence, how is the RCC so blind to it?  

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44 minutes ago, Omegaman 3.0 said:

Good point! Usually I hear people using and argument from Greek that stresses different Greek words, only the lines of "Peter, you are a pebble, and upon this slab of rock (me) I will build my church. That would be an amplified paraphrase sort of approach, but I think yours in more on target.

I think I'm back to square one.  

Rock; Stone

Meaning:Rock; Stone. Peter is a masculine name originating in the Greek language meaning "rock" or "stone." This name is derived from the Greek version, Petros, which translates to "stone." This biblical name was most notably given to one of Jesus's apostles, Simon.

[Selah7]

What’s troubling you, my friend? 

[Selah7]

 

Long before this time, it was prophesied who the "foundation stone" would be, and it wasn't Peter. The fact that Peter used this exact verse from Isaiah in chapter 2 of his first epistle, where he also discusses the building up of the church, the house of God, confirms that Peter truly understood this.  Jesus Christ was that stone that was rejected by men.

If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.

- 1 Peter 2:3-8 (KJV)

Edited November 19, 2022 by Selah7

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37 minutes ago, Selah7 said:

What’s troubling you, my friend? 

Why did Jesus change Simon's name to "Peter" and, historically speaking, what is the significance of God changing someone's name?  Jesus changed his name from Simon to "rock", correct?  Did Jesus essentially anoint Peter to join his exclusive club of being a "rock"?  If not, then why the change in name?