There is a confusion which has arisen in the church since its inception which is to do with the words that Jesus says: "and I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter and upon this rock I will build my church" Matthew 16:18 KJV

Young is the only translator as far as I know who uses the words: "thou art a rock" instead of 'thou art Peter.' acknowledging that Peter should be translated for its meaning not the name. But the better translation of Peter is 'pebble,' or 'stone'. Peter is a part of the great rock who is Jesus.

There is only one foundation that Jesus will build his church upon, and that is himself. Peter is a part of the great rock which is Jesus, and the words Peter prophesies, for Jesus says they were revealed to him not by flesh and blood but by God who is in the heavens, are the foundation of our faith and obedience: Tho ...