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To: Diego1618

Because Peter had been in Asia, and had been a missionary in Asia, he was in Babylon in Iraq? Look at your map. From the site of Babylon to Asia Minor is a long way, five or six hundred miles, and in those days not part of the Roman Empire. Why would he not move on to Rome, anyway, since that was the capitol of the Empire? Paul certain aimed to go there after his visit to Jerusalem. Why should not Peter have gone? because it is not recorded in the Bible? Much is not recorded in the Bible. Indeed, if one reads Acts, we have only the sketchiest information about twenty years of Paul’s life, even as Luke focuses on him. Not until after he returns to Jerusalem for the last time do we get any detailed information.


29 posted on 01/31/2008 9:04:06 PM PST by RobbyS
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To: RobbyS
Because Peter had been in Asia, and had been a missionary in Asia, he was in Babylon in Iraq? Look at your map. From the site of Babylon to Asia Minor is a long way, five or six hundred miles, and in those days not part of the Roman Empire. Why would he not move on to Rome, anyway, since that was the capitol of the Empire?

Because The Lord told him not to go there! What part of [Matthew 10:5-6] don't you understand? It says "These twelve". Other disciples came later and it was their job to go to the Gentiles. Paul, Timothy, Barnabas etc......but the original twelve were told to stay away from the Gentiles. You are arguing with scripture.....not me!

Why should not Peter have gone? because it is not recorded in the Bible? Much is not recorded in the Bible.

O.K. You tell me! Why is Paul so emphatic about their individual responsibilities in [Galatians 2:7]? If it had been O.K. for Peter to have gone preaching to the Gentiles why is Paul reminding everyone that his job (Peter's) is among the Israelites.....20 years later?

32 posted on 01/31/2008 9:21:38 PM PST by Diego1618
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