Nuanced
Rock = Peter's faith-confession; Church built on Christ; no papal authority
The Church of God (Anderson) interprets Matthew 16:18 as the Church being founded upon the confession that Jesus is the Christ. Peter is instrumental but not the foundation. The Church of God rejects hierarchical church structures and papal authority.
Key Distinctions
- Rock referent:
- Christ-confession is foundation
- Peter role:
- instrumental
- Papal primacy:
Scripture References
Sources
- Church of God (Anderson) Doctrinal Statement
- Wesleyan-Holiness Theology