Matthew 16
The passage, as the book quotes it
“Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades shall not overpower it”
What Gene works from here
Where the book teaches it
Questions answered from this passage
- What is the Greek word for “church” and what does it mean?
- What is the “rock” upon which the Church is built?
- What is the biblical definition of a local church and its role in spiritual growth?
- What is the nature, formation, and function of the Church?
- What is the purpose of redeeming time?
- What is the Church?
- What does it mean that Christ is the Head and the Church is His Body?
- What is the difference between the Church and the church?
- What is the believer's commission?
- What should motivate us to fulfill our commission?
- Who are the overcomers?
- What is exegesis, and why is it essential for understanding the Bible?
- What does the Bible teach about baptisms?
- What are the different types of baptisms taught in the New Testament?
- What is exegesis?