In Matthew 16, is recorded Peter's confession of Christ. Jesus then turns to Peter and says: "...I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.." In this program, we discuss the authority that has been given exclusively to the Christian church. Protestants and Catholics do not agree as to the meaning of this exact verse. Catholics see this as pointing to the role of the Pope. Protestants on the other hand, also see this statement as pertaining to authority, but come out with a different conclusion. The Protestant Reformation would teach that the church has authority from Christ, through the Apostles, to preach the gospel of the Jesus Christ, to teach the whole counsel of God, and to administer the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. The Reformation position is that the administration of these Sacraments are within the purview of the Church only. We also address a listener's question/assertion regarding being baptized by a non-church group. Participants: Dr. John Vance, Dr. Hans Vought, Dan Elmendorf.