Extemporaneous musings, occasionally poetic, about life in its richly varied dimensions, especially as relates to history, theology, law, literature, science, by one who is an attorney, ordained minister, historian, writer, and African American.
Friday, November 1, 2013
the personal question
Religion is an intensely personal experience, and a very private one, too. No one can answer for you, but you, like no one can eat, drink, or breathe for you, but you. That is why Jesus' question in this scripture is more important, by infinity, that Peter's answer! Yet, most Christian doctrines and dogmas elevate, Peter's answer above Christ's question. "Who do you say that I am?" Is the most seminal question in and outside the Bible for the last 2,000 years! What say you?
Bible Gateway passage: Matthew 16:13-15 - New International Version
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