How much NT Greek do you know?
I never studied NT Greek, but have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit to guide and enlighten me about the things of God.
Besides, a cursory study of the word *petra* does not require that level of study.
I have two full semesters of formal study at the graduate level for a total os 6, I earned an "A" in both.
I never studied NT Greek, but have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit to guide and enlighten me about the things of God.
I am sorry i can't take your word for that, because I have heard to many of you prots tell me that Jimmy Swaggert, Jim Bakker, or what ever minister you disagree with is not saved or does not have the spirit. Since we are talking about an eternal truth and our eternal destiny I need legitimate Bona fides.
Besides, a cursory study of the word *petra* does not require that level of study.
Obviously since there is so much disagreement this requires more, much more than a "cursory study" and since it might have eternal consequences I would say that it really requires more.