Peter already called Paul's writings scripture.
>>Currently, we are discussing the teachings of these men, which pre-date the New Testament, and were students of the Apostles.<<
1 John 2:27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.
>>Finally, who is more credible as a source of teaching, a disciple of the Apostles, or someone separated from the Church by choice and 1500 years<<
By the time John wrote Revelation in 96AD six of the seven churches were already in error. Paul had to publicly shame Peter because he whimped out when he was eating with Gentiles and Jews showed up. Who are you kidding by trying to get us to trust anyone later than that?
But somehow, we are supposed to trust you???