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Why is Peter considered to be the foundation of the church?
He wrote the first parables.
He founded places of Christian worship.
His position was chosen by the apostles.
He was given a leadership role by Jesus.
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He was given a leadership role by Jesus.
Jesus called Simon “Peter” (Greek Petros, “rock”) and said, “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church” (Matt. 16:18), and gave him the “keys of the kingdom” (Matt. 16:19), establishing his primacy among the apostles.
Jesus called Simon “Peter” (Greek Petros, “rock”) and said, “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church” (Matt. 16:18), and gave him the “keys of the kingdom” (Matt. 16:19), establishing his primacy among the apostles.
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