In this video, taken from the full course, Scott Hahn unpacks the Old Testament background of papal primacy and authority, looking especially to the Davidic kingdom as the interpretive key that unlocks Jesus’ words to Simon Peter, “I shall give to you the keys of the kingdom.” Drawing from Matthew 16, the prophecy of Isaiah 22, and the Davidic kingdom covenant, Dr. Hahn uses the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible to show how Christ established the Church not just spiritually, but structurally, with Peter at the head as His prime minister on earth.
To us Catholics, this verse is so easy to understand. Jesus built ONE church and He placed Peter in charge. Have a conversation about this with a Bible Christian. And watch the biblical gymnastics they must perform.
To us Catholics, this verse is so easy to understand. Jesus built ONE church and He placed Peter in charge.
ReplyDeleteHave a conversation about this with a Bible Christian. And watch the biblical gymnastics they must perform.