Is Peter the “Rock” in Matthew 16?: A Response to Dr. Gavin Ortlund

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Boyce is joined by author and podcaster Erick Ybarra to discuss Dr. Gavin Ortlund’s recent video addressing Matthew 16 and the papacy. They explore whether Augustine of Hippo believed that Peter was the “rock” on which Christ built His Church and if this supports the papal office as understood in Catholic theology. Join us for a deep dive into Scripture, Church history, and Augustine’s writings as we examine one of the most debated passages in Christian theology. Here is a link to Erick's book on the Papacy: https://www.amazon.com/Papacy-Revisiting-Between-Catholics-Orthodox/dp/1645852210/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3U47C0HX7SYIS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PSmOH0YNx_5fVV_A_FO1oY4yPfH544F7GrOgK7VV1UF5MHoldvmuaUajS-tkwBLY445JoZyCHqHcss6piDqKB_PzPCR3_9D5dP7xqLj2VVZ3icx2njcFZR8N83RSbGaH.RulhyN3B13e8Fl_RLylqalc3VgcbOChrsI7jZlGGgsI&dib_tag=se&keywords=erik+ybarra+papacy&qid=1736023703&sprefix=erik+yb%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1 Here is a link to Dr. Ortlund's video: https://youtu.be/Mslw0lS1ZLQ?si=TVr_ACfHruZ16Q6w If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner that receives newsletters and one on one discussions with Dr. Boyce, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7 #Matthew16 #PapalOffice #AugustineOfHippo #ChurchHistory #ChristianTheology #PapacyDebate #ScriptureStudy #CatholicTheology #PeterTheRock #GavinOrtlund #ErickYbarra #TheologyDiscussion #ChristianPodcasts #PapalAuthority #AugustineAndThePapacy #FaithAndHistory