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How do we know that Peter was not the sole authority in the Church?

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Peter does not have exclusive power or primacy over the apostles, as the New Testament does not support such an interpretation.

The claim that Peter held a unique position of authority over other apostles lacks scriptural basis. In the New Testament, there is no evidence to suggest that Peter had any preeminence among the twelve. Instead, the role attributed to him is of being the 'first' to proclaim the Gospel both to Jews and Gentiles, signifying a special privilege rather than a hierarchical authority. Such interpretations should align with the core principle that Christ is the ultimate authority of the Church, and each apostle played a vital role in teaching and spreading the Gospel without one overshadowing the others.
Scripture References: Acts 2:14-41, Acts 10:34-48

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