Interpretations Confession of Peter
plaque @ nantes cathedral: thou art peter, , upon rock build church.
various christian denominations interpret matthew 16:18 in different ways. although denominations agree statement applies peter, diverge on interpretations of happens after peter.
in roman catholic church, jesus words, upon rock build church interpreted foundation of doctrine of papacy, whereby church of christ founded upon peter , successors, bishops of rome. jesus next statement, , gates of hell shall not prevail against it. interpreted foundation of doctrine of papal infallibility.
some protestants believe verse states peter foundation stone of church, not accept applies continuous succession of popes, bishops of rome. statement , gates of hell shall not prevail against taken mean church never become extinct. protestant evangelical groups adhere interpretation peter s confession rock on built church of jesus , i.e. church built on jesus alone foundation stone of church. interpretation uses argument of difference between petros , petra in greek ( peter [petros] , on rock [petra] build church. )
the eastern orthodox , oriental orthodox churches reject succession of popes , see jesus words, whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall bound in heaven bestowing first upon peter later bestowed upon of apostles collectively. orthodox believe in infallibility of church whole, individual, regardless of position can subject error.
ecumenical meetings among different denominations have taken place regarding these interpretations, no final agreement has emerged.
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