“The image of keys (plural) perhaps suggests not so much the porter, who controls admission to the house, as the steward, who regulates its administration (Is 22:22, in conjunction with 22:15). The issue then is not that of admission to the church (which is not what the kingdom of heaven means; see pp. 45-47) but an authority derived from a delegation of God's sovereignty.”
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Craig S. Keener
Craig S. Keener is an American author born in 1960. His works span various fields including biblical studies and theology, and he is renowned for his extensive academic contributions and in-depth research. more
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