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Many Protestants argue the pope was never meant to lead the Church long-term. We examine biblical and historical evidence for the papacy, Peter’s unique role, and how the Church has understood this office from the beginning.
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Questions Covered:
0:03:00 - Is the papacy unbiblical or a temporary office?
0:07:30 - Does the Bible ever say Peter went to Rome?
0:11:30 - How does 1 Peter 5:13 support Peter’s presence in Rome?
0:14:30 - Did Peter and Paul really found the church in Rome together?
0:16:30 - Does Paul rebuking Peter disprove papal authority?
0:19:30 - Can a pope be fallible or rebuked for his actions?
0:23:00 - Is the real Protestant objection that we don’t need structure, sacraments, or hierarchy?
0:25:30 - What does the temple veil really mean for Christian worship?
0:29:00 - If Jesus is the only mediator, why do we have priests or popes?
0:32:30 - Does the Eucharist show that Christian priesthood is still valid?
0:36:00 - What’s the real difference between Catholicism and Orthodoxy on the papacy?
0:39:30 - Is the Pope really just “first among equals”?
0:42:00 - What does Irenaeus say about Rome’s authority and apostolic succession?
0:45:00 - Did Pope John Paul II suggest the papacy could look different in the future?
0:47:30 - Is the complexity of the modern papacy a sign of corruption or growth?
0:50:00 - Does celibacy contradict Peter’s example?
0:53:00 - Was Peter actually married during his apostleship?
0:55:00 - Is the Pope the Antichrist and the Church the Whore of Babylon?