[editor-surveyor]

"Peter in those early days wasn’t the sole authority."

Actually, the only 'authority' mentioned in the NT is James, the 1/2 brother of the Lord, who is acknowledged as the "Bishop of Jerusalem," and the only one that any apostle turned to for approval in their ministry.

[vpintheak]

Yes, it is better to have no earthly authority from a flawed human. Everyones salvation rests solely on their relationship with the Lord. Not what anyone tells you to do.

[Fichori]

"Actually, the only 'authority' mentioned in the NT is James, the 1/2 brother of the Lord, who is acknowledged as the "Bishop of Jerusalem," and the only one that any apostle turned to for approval in their ministry."

The disciples no had authority of themselves, but that which was of Christ:

Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

Luke 9:1