Three cheers to RWC for his second reply. It shows at least some grasp of an English version that can reasonably reflect the original Hebrew and an intelligent attempt to make sense of the text.
Metmom—does your version of Matthew have Calvin getting the Keys to Geneva? That would be compatible with your answer—RWC’s answer isn’t compatible with this interpretation. And I am glad to see that the Defender of Francis is doing nothing to tarnish the esteem which I hold him in.
Francis is Your Idol?
Fascinating.
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Roman’s 8:9
Peter used the keys when he preached the gospel both to the Jews and Gentiles (Cornelius).
That opened the way of salvation for both Jew and Gentile and there is now no restriction on who can be in right relationship with God.
Salvation is through Jesus Christ alone as HE is the only one who died for us and provided the way to God. And nobody can stop the born again believer from entering heaven.