Catholic Answers Live #12204 Does Calling Peter the Rock Contradict Deuteronomy? - Tim Staples
May 21, 2025
Tim Staples, a dedicated Catholic apologist known for his compelling conversion story, dives into the intriguing question of why Peter is called the rock in Matthew 16:18 despite God being referred to as 'the Rock' in Deuteronomy. He clarifies that recognizing Peter's role doesn't undermine God's authority. The discussion also touches on the validity of confessions and the importance of community in faith, addressing how distractions can lead us away from recognizing Jesus in our lives.
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Evangelize Personally and Via Media
- Actively evangelize by reaching out to inactive parish members door-to-door.
- Catholic Answers Radio helps reach those otherwise unreachable with the fullness of the gospel.
Confession Requires Valid Priest
- Valid confession requires a valid priest; impersonators cannot grant absolution.
- Yet God's grace can be given by desire even if confession is invalid, similar to baptism of desire.
153 Fish Analogy for Believers
- Tim Staples shares an analogy likening believers to apostles focused on their catch rather than Jesus.
- The 153 fish also symbolize the nations Jesus calls to the Church, the net gathering all people.
