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Upon This Rock? Reflections on the Death of the Pope and the Claims of the Papacy
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In this thought-provoking episode, Roland Albertus reflects on the death of the Pope — a moment of global significance — and uses it as a lens to examine the deeper theological claims of the papacy. Is the Pope truly the Vicar of Christ? Does Scripture support a centralized spiritual authority? Or has the modern papal office strayed far from its biblical and historical roots?
Roland carefully unpacks:
- The Catholic interpretation of Matthew 16:18
- The biblical model of church leadership as local, plural, and accountable
- The historical development of the papacy, from apostolic times to modern infallibility claims
- The spiritual dangers of centralized ecclesiastical power
- The biblical case for local church autonomy under Christ alone
Whether you're Protestant, Catholic, or just curious about the structure of church authority, this episode offers a warm yet challenging exploration of what it means for Christ — not any man — to be the true head of the Church.
Rooted in Scripture. Driven by truth. Anchored in Christ.
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