[GonzoII]

"But what is scriptural is Jesus selecting Andrew before Peter, yet Peter's name is at the head of all the biblical lists of the apostles. (Matt. 10:2, Mark 3:16, Luke 6:13, Acts 1:13). So we have three gospel writers and St. Paul all placing Peter's name first in the list of Apostles; making it impossible to be just some coincidental, meaningless arrangement."

Also don't forget, right at the beginning of his calling, Christ told Peter that he would be called "Cephas", thus singling him out for his future role as the "Rock".

[jiminycricket000]

"Also don't forget, right at the beginning of his calling, Christ told Peter that he would be called "Cephas", thus singling him out for his future role as the "Rock"."

There are so many scriptural and historical Christian writings with references to Peter being head of the Church, and his successors as well, that I just don't see how any Christian who investigates it can deny it. I guess for many the thought of subjugating themselves to the authority of the Church is appalling.

[jiminycricket000]

btw, thanks for making the initial post, I enjoyed reading it.