[T]he bishop of Rome is Peter’s successor, not in teaching but in denying Christ.
William Perkins (1558–1602), The Works of William Perkins, 2:79. (HT: Inwoo Lee)
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In what aspect of this quote can we agree with it?.. How does he deny Christ?
Perkins was making a wry comment. The papists would have us believe that the Pope is Peter’s successor. Perkins was saying that he is: Peter denied Christ and so does the Pope.
One wonders what the tone police would have to say if such an (accurate) statement were made today.
I need to read me some William Perkins!
We all need to read Perkins.
Do you have a recommended starting place?
Two of my favorites are his commentary on Galatians and the Reformed Catholic but Golden Chain is also very good. That is a survey of sorts and is a good entry point.