Why would Jesus then name him Rock and say on this rock I will build my Church for no reason? Seems like that would be awfully arbitrary and confusing to throw in there for no purpose. Even renowned protestant scholars like D.A. Carson say that Peter is the rock.
In the Aramaic "Kephas" is used for both Peter and rock. The same word
Why would Jesus then name him Rock and say on this rock I will build my Church for no reason? Seems like that would be awfully arbitrary and confusing to throw in there for no purpose. Even renowned protestant scholars like D.A. Carson say that Peter is the rock.
In the Aramaic "Kephas" is used for both Peter and rock. The same word