[BipolarBob]

This isn't in contradiction to Peter being leader of the Apostolic band
Hoo boy! Since when was he the leader? Tell me about the vote on that. Show me in the Bible where it states the Apostles were not equal. One had greater powers than the others. Show me where it states that Peter alone was given the keys to Heaven.

What is claimed, is that the Holy Church will be protected from the faulty behavior
Burning people alive at the stake, selling indulgences and the house arrest of Galileo for heliocentricity should put this falsehood to rest for good.

[MHGinTN]

Scripture indicates that James was the ‘leader’ of the band of believers in Jerusalem. Paul tells us that Peter was the Apostle to the Jews and he, Paul, was the Apostle to the gentiles.

[Mrs. Don-o]

"Tell me about the vote on that. Show me in the Bible where it states the Apostles were not equal. One had greater powers than the others."

Good questions. Let's look at Scripture about that.

As you no doubt know, Paul said it is God who makes these special appointments:

1 Cor. 12:28-29
And God has appointed in the church,
first apostles,
second prophets,
third teachers,
then miracles,
then gifts of healings,
helpers,
administrators,
various kinds of tongues.
All are not apostles, are they?
All are not prophets, are they?
All are not teachers, are they?
All are not workers of miracles, are they?

This clearly explains that while all souls are equal in the sight of God, nevertheless some people are placed in special positions by the authority of God.

"Hoo boy! Since when was he [Peter]the leader? Tell me about the vote on that."

Let's look to Scripture for that answer, as well.

There was no vote (where is it written that the Church is to be a democracy?): it was an appointment.

Peter’s foundational position was taught at the very beginning of his relationship with Christ. At their first meeting, Christ told Simon that his name would thereafter be Peter, Kephas/Cephas ("Rock" )(John 1:42). It wasn't just a casual nickname, like Boanerges; he was actually called Kephas/Cephas after that point.

• Whenever the Apostles were listed, Peter's name was at the top of the list (Matt. 10:1-4, Mark 3:16-19, Luke 6:14-16, Acts 1:13); sometimes, the other apostles aren't listed individually at all, but are referred to as "Peter and those who were with him" (Luke 9:32). Peter spoke for the rest (Matt. 18:21, Mark 8:29, Luke 12:41, John 6:68-69), This prominence is not the exception, but the rule. Not occasional, but more thematic:
  • Peter is given Christ’s flock to shepherd in a solemn manner (3 times)corresponding also to being thrice-forgiven for his denials of the Lord (John 21:17)
  • Peter is to strengthen and confirm the rest ("the brethren") (Luke 22:32)
  • Peter first preached to the crowds on Pentecost(Acts 2:14-40), Peter worked the first miracle after Jesus ascended into heaven (Acts 3:6-7)
  • to Peter was sent an angel to proclaim Christ's rising from the dead (Mark 16:7),
  • Peter was the first one the risen Christ appeared to (Luke 24:34); Peter resided at the meeting that chose Matthias, first of the many successors of the Apostles(Acts 1:13-26)
  • and he received the first converts (Acts 2:41).
  • Peter inflicted the first punishment (Acts 5:1-11)
  • Peter excommunicated the first heretic (Acts 8:18-23).
  • of all the Apostles who later participated in the first council in Jerusalem (Acts 15), it was Peter alone who received the miraculous message from Heaven that Gentiles were to be received into the Church (Acts 10:46-48).

This constitutes a pattern. And a pattern that doesn't fit anybody but Peter.

[Iscool]

This isn't in contradiction to Peter being leader of the Apostolic band

Hoo boy! Since when was he the leader? Tell me about the vote on that. Show me in the Bible where it states the Apostles were not equal. One had greater powers than the others. Show me where it states that Peter alone was given the keys to Heaven.

They will say anything, even when it denies scripture...Scripture obviously is meaningless to them...

1Co 3:2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.
1Co 3:3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?
1Co 3:4 For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
1Co 3:5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?

Most of them admit they can't even get the milk of the words to they rely on some self appointed religious nuts who tell these people THEY THEMSELVES have mastered the milk of the word...

They call Peter their first pope and Jesus/the scriptures tell them they are carnal for believing such nonsense...Does that matter to them??? Heck no...They just keep on marching; onward thru the fog...