[Mike Fieschko]

Peter/Cephas means "little rock,"

The exact translation of the Aramaic 'kepha' into Greek translates the Aramaic into 'petras', a feminine noun, inappropriate for an adult married male. I wonder if any womynchurch folks try to use the feminine form to argue for priestesses.

'Kepha' in Aramaic does not mean 'little rock'. The little vs. large distinction is introduced when the text is translated from Aramaic into Greek. At that point we have to chose between 'petras' (feminine) and 'petros' (masculine, 'small rock').

[Brian Kopp DPM]

Thanks for posting that rebuttal, Mike. I get so sick of hearing the twisted logic and mental gymnastics of those who deny the clear, plain sense of scripture regarding Peter being the Rock, or even John 6:53 for that matter, that I hardly even bother rebutting it any more. Scripture is clear. Peter is the Rock. Christ built a Church, gave it the keys, gave it authority to lose and bind and forgive men's sins in His name. Early Christians understood this, even if the reformers and their heirs reject it.

[joathome]

Would you mind showing me those aramaic texts?