Nuanced
Rock = Peter's faith; Church founded on confession; no papal authority claimed
Churches of Christ interpret Matthew 16:18 to mean the Church is built upon Peter's confession of faith. Peter is instrumental but not the foundation. Rather, the truth confessed is the foundation. Churches of Christ reject papal authority and hierarchical structures.
Key Distinctions
- Rock referent:
- confession of Christ
- Peter role:
- instrumental; not foundation
- Papal primacy:
Scripture References
Sources
- Church of Christ Doctrinal Consensus