JOSEPH W. TKACH
January 1988
Dear Friend:
Thank you for your question concerning Mark 8:33 and why
Jesus called Peter "Satan."
We should realize that Jesus did not mean that Peter was
Satan. Rather, He was rebuking the one who influenced Peter to
speak to Him in that manner. He was rebuking Satan the devil.
Jesus went to the source and rebuked the one responsible for
Peter's contrary attitude (Eph. 2:2). Of course, Peter himself
needed to learn a lesson that he must not allow human reason,
which can be influenced by Satan, to contend against the will and
purpose of God.
Whenever we can assist you with your study of the Bible, we
hope you will let us know. It is our pleasure to serve you.
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