Who Do They Say That I Am - The Confession of Peter
I loved resting on this passage and digging into it. The full weight of what is happening comes to life when we understand the context and the setting of Caesarea Philippi. We spent some time tracing who they really thought Jesus was and importantly, how they got to their conclusions. From the context and the history, we can also discern how much Peter's confession reveals and what he still has yet to learn.
We also took the same question beyond scripture and asked the same thing about religions around the world. Who do they say that Jesus is? The responses are stunning. They clearly have not studied the gospels! Our response is very simple: check the source material. Stop reinventing who Jesus is to suit your own interests.
For me, it's pretty simple. You have the choice of what religion you want to follow. If a religion recognizes Jesus, but redefines His nature, diminishes his deity, and/or denies his death and resurrection, then ask "to what end?". All of those religions must reference the same source material, i.e. the New Testament. So, unable to deny His existence, they simply redefine Him. Don't let that happen. If it's you, study the New Testament! If it's someone you know, don't puff up about your religious claims. Simply suggest a mutual study of the Gospels so that that person can make an informed decision.
Notes for Who Do They Say That I Am
Episode Link:
https://www.rabbitholesandmeditations.com/who-do-they-say-that-i-am-the-confession-of-peter/
