In this, the final episode of our analysis of the conversion of Cameron Bertuzzi, we illustrate the absurdity of Suan Sonna’s Peter-Eliakim typological argument by proposing, absurdly, the Peter-Job typology, taking it to mean that Jesus was establishing a female priesthood. Thus, we illustrate the absurdity of the Peter-Eliakim argument through the absurdity of the Peter-Job typology, using Suan Sonna’s own methodology.

We conclude the series by offering a more scriptural understanding of Matthew 16, showing that all the phrases in Jesus’ conversation with Peter — upon this rock, bind and loose, gates of hell, keys of the kingdom —refer not to the power and authority of Peter but to the power and authority of the Word of the Father, the foundation of the Church.

For a more expansive analysis of that understanding, see Of Broken Hearts and Broken Shackles at the Trinity Foundation.

In this episode we continue our discussion on Cameron Bertuzzi’s conversion to Roman Catholicism, focusing on apologist Jimmy Akin’s argument for the silence of the Early Church on the Papacy, and Suan Sonna’s Peter-Eliakim argument from Matthew 16:19 and Isaiah 22:22. In Akin’s case, we show not only that the Early Church did not conceal or dither on the matter of the church hierarchy, but also was staunchly against any apparent fraud or deception in their communications, insisting that church officers should be mentioned by name and title so that the authenticity of each letter would not be called into question.

Moving on to Suan Sonna’s arguments, we examine his methods as he attempts to find Roman, Petrine, Apostolic Succession in Irenæus of Lyons, Cyprian of Carthage and Clement of Rome. Having demonstrated his predilection for assuming he is right, we demonstrate from his own arguments how he sets aside his own expressed standards of interpretation to justify an untenable position on the Peter-Eliakim typology.

NOTES:

Longing for Nicæa

Pints with Aquinas: Matt Fradd with Suan Sonna: Why The Papacy Is Biblical (Apr 13, 2021)

Intellectual Catholicism: Suan Sonna: the New Eliakim Typological Argument for the Papacy (July 14, 2022)

Capturing Christianity: Cameron Bertuzzi with Daniel Vecchio: Investigating the Eliakim Typological Argument for the Papacy (Sep 27, 2022)

Pints with Aquinas: Matt Fradd with Cameron Bertuzzi: Cameron Bertuzzi converts to Catholicism (November 18, 2022)

Philosophy for the People: Pat Flynn with Suan Sonna: The New Eliakim Typological Argument for the Papacy (Dec 12, 2022)

One of our main cultural taboos is, “Don’t talk about politics or religion,” but the Christian just can’t seem to keep his mouth shut. Join us for the last episode of the decade as Tim Shaughnessy opens up about personal issues and the challenges of sharing your faith with loved ones who don’t want to hear it.

This episode is also brought to you by The Trinity Foundation and we would like to thank Tom Juodaitis for allowing us to publish this Sermon from the late Dr. Richard Bennett titled, “Justification and The Roman Catholic Doctrine of Salvation.”

We would also like to recommend the ministry founded by Dr. Bennett, Berean Beacon.

Are Roman Catholics Saved?

Carlos interviews Hiram Diaz about his article, “Is Critical Race Theory Anti-Christian? Yes.”

+http://www.biblicaltrinitarian.com/2018/11/social-justice-vs-biblical-justice-how.html

+ Best, Steven, and Douglas Kellner. Postmodern Theory: Critical Interrogations. London: Macmillan, 1998. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/380330

+ Veith, Gene Edward. Postmodern Times: A Christian Guide to Contemporary Thought and Culture. Lexington, Ky: Lexington Volunteer Recording Unit, 1998. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/380326

+ Thomas Sowell and a Conflict of Visions https://youtu.be/OGvYqaxSPp4

+ Thomas Sowell on Facts and Free Speech (Pt. 1) https://youtu.be/lO5K1-X6w9E

+ Thomas Sowell: Debunking Systemic Racism and Having Common Decency (Pt. 2) https://youtu.be/5daNMXer2UQ

+ John Robbins, “Christ and Civilization,” http://www.trinityfoundation.org/journal.php?id=110; http://www.trinitylectures.org/christ-and-civilization-p-166.html; http://www.trinitylectures.org/civilization-and-the-protestant-reformation-english-p-47.html

+ Swanson, Kevin. Apostate: The Men Who Destroyed the Christian West. 2013. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17937716

 +https://thorncrownministries.com/blog/2018/12/13/is-critical-race-theory-anti-christian-yes

+http://www.biblicaltrinitarian.com

 +https://involutedgenealogies.wordpress.com/2019/04/08/a-compendium-of-resources-dealing-with-social-justiceism/

This is a biblical response to the so-called "Georgia Guidestones" monument and its 10 "guidelines."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_Guidestones

Carlos interviews Hiram Diaz about his article, “Is Critical Race Theory Anti-Christian? Yes.”

 +https://thorncrownministries.com/blog/2018/12/13/is-critical-race-theory-anti-christian-yes

+http://www.biblicaltrinitarian.com

 +https://involutedgenealogies.wordpress.com/2019/04/08/a-compendium-of-resources-dealing-with-social-justiceism/

Here are some sermons I’ve preached on this glorious topic:

Sermon on God the Holy Trinity

Series on the Person and Work of Christ

Carlos interviews brother Ryan Denton of Christ in the Wild Ministries (https://www.christinthewild.com/) on his new book, A Certain Sound: A Primer on Open Air Preaching, that he co-authored with Scott Smith of School Master Ministries (http://schoolmasterministries.com/).

Check out the the book promo:

 https://youtu.be/Mj2D0D9dEBU

Get the book at a discounted price from Reformation Heritage Books:

 https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/a-certain-sound-a-primer-on-open-air-preaching-denton-smith.html