I Will Build My Church
A misconception about Jesus, triggered a question that prompted a divine revelation which resulted in a paramount declaration.
- The Misconception -
A. What people thought about who Jesus was
i. John the Baptist - miracles Mat 14:2-3
ii. Elijah - various miracles/
iii. Jeremiah or one of the prophets - they heard HIM preach authoritatively
B. A question to the disciples
i. The disciples were as lost as the people regarding who Jesus was.
The question triggered a Divine Revelation
a. Holy Spirit openned their mind - Jn 20:22/Lk 24:45
b. Unless God intervenes, we will not believe.A paramount declaration
a. v18 ",and upon this rock..."
b. Not Peter but Jesus - Mt 21;42/Mk 12:10/Lk 20:17 and Acts 4:11/Pe 2:6-7
c. The Rock is Peter's declaration
i. You are the Christ
ii. The Son of the Living God
iii. I will build my church
iv. The gates of hades will not prevail against itHow Does Christ build His Church?
a. By calling sinners out of darkness intol the light - Pe 2:9
b. by building up the saints in their most holy faith - Jude 20
c. By multiplying disciples Acts 6:7
Sermon ID | 99181147214 |
Duration | 41:52 |
Date | Sep 9, 2018 |
Category | Sunday Service |
Bible Text | Matthew 16:13-18 |