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To: WileyPink; magisterium
Jesus also calls Peter Satan! (Matthew 16:23)

And He called him "Simon, son of John" the last time He spoke to him. John 21:15-17. Why?
115 posted on 11/08/2007 12:59:15 PM PST by OLD REGGIE (I am most likely a Biblical Unitarian? Let me be perfectly clear. I know nothing.)
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To: OLD REGGIE

In addition to giving Peter a threefold chance to reaffirm his loyalty, Jesus’ threefold questioning of Peter was a relatively mild public rebuke for Peter’s threefold denial of Christ. The choice of names was fitting as a part of that rebuke. Surely you don’t suggest that Jesus, the Son of the Living God, “changed His mind” regarding the choice of names? Anyway, notice what He says: “Feed my lambs. Feed my sheep.” A singular responsibility not directed at any of the other Apostles. Not that they didn’t share the responsibility, but Peter (or, “Simon, son of John” if you insist, it doesn’t alter his authority) is charged with the task in a special way, overarching the others’ responsibilities.


117 posted on 11/08/2007 1:27:53 PM PST by magisterium
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