CHRIST’S PROMISE TO ESTABLISH HIS CHURCH Text: Matthew 16:13-20.

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CHRIST’S PROMISE TO ESTABLISH HIS CHURCH Text: Matthew 16:13-20

CHRIST’S PROMISE TO ESTABLISH HIS CHURCH The Region: Caesarea Philippi (Matt. 16:13; Mk. 8:27) This Was Also Known As: BaalGad (Josh. 11:16-19) BaalGad (Josh. 11:16-19) Paneas (named after the Greek god “Pan”) Paneas (named after the Greek god “Pan”) In the 1 st century, it is: Caesarea Philippi

CHRIST’S PROMISE TO ESTABLISH HIS CHURCH CHRIST’S FIRST QUESTION ASKED (Matt. 16:13) THEIR ANSWER (Matt. 16:14): John the Baptist; Elijah; Jeremiah; Another Prophet John was the “official” view (Mk. 6:14-16)

CHRIST’S PROMISE TO ESTABLISH HIS CHURCH WHY DID THE PEOPLE BELIEVE THIS WAY? Christ Reminded Them Of The Prophets. 1)Repentance (Matt. 4:17) 2) Condemning hypocrisy (Matt. 15:8-9) 3) Miracles (Matt. 14:13-21) 4) A divine message 5) Threats (Matt. 12:14)

CHRIST’S PROMISE TO ESTABLISH HIS CHURCH CHRIST’S SECOND QUESTION ASKED (Matt. 16:15) THE ANSWER (Matt. 16:16)! Remember Where They Were: A place named for false gods (BaalGad, Paneas, Caesarea Philippi) A place named for false gods (BaalGad, Paneas, Caesarea Philippi)

CHRIST’S PROMISE TO ESTABLISH HIS CHURCH CHRIST’S RESPONSE TO PETER (Matt. 16:17-18) PETER: “Son of God” “Flesh And Blood” “Thou art Christ” “Petros” - stone CHRIST: “Son of Jonah/John” “My Father” “Thou art Peter” “Petra” – massive rock

CHRIST’S PROMISE TO ESTABLISH HIS CHURCH CHRIST MAKES A PROMISE TO PETER (Matt. 16:19) Key – symbol of authority (Isa. 22:22; Rev. 1:18, 3:7) Peter opened the door of the kingdom to the Jews and Gentiles (Acts 2:38, 10:34-48, 15:7 – “my mouth”)

CHRIST’S PROMISE TO ESTABLISH HIS CHURCH CHRIST MAKES A PROMISE TO PETER (Matt. 16:19) “Whatever you bind/loose on earth shall be bound/loosed in heaven.” (also: 18:18) “Loose” = permission; “Bind” = prohibit The power to “bind” and “loose” came from Christ!

CHRIST’S PROMISE TO ESTABLISH HIS CHURCH CHRIST MAKES A PROMISE TO PETER (Matt. 16:19) Literally: “And whatever you bind on earth shall occur, having already been bound in Heaven. And whatever you loose on earth shall be, having already been loosed in heaven.” (Interlinear)

“What Must I Do To Be Saved?” (Acts 2:36-38, 8:35-39, 16:30-34, 22:16) Be Baptized Confess Christ Repent Of Sins Believe On Christ Hear the Gospel For the erring child who needs to return: Repent (Acts 8:22); Confess Sins (I Jn. 1:9) Pray For Forgiveness (Acts 8:22)

CHRIST’S PROMISE TO ESTABLISH HIS CHURCH WHAT DO THESE THINGS MEAN TO ME? There Is A Difference In What Men Think And What God Says. Matthew 16:13-14 Is Christ: John? Elijah? Jeremiah?

CHRIST’S PROMISE TO ESTABLISH HIS CHURCH Men Think “Christ is a good teacher.” “Join the church of your choice.” God Says God Says Matthew 3:17, 17:5 Matthew 16:18

CHRIST’S PROMISE TO ESTABLISH HIS CHURCH Men Think “Faith only saves.” “Worship as you please.” God Says God Says Acts 2:38, 22:16; James 2:24, 26 John 4:24

CHRIST’S PROMISE TO ESTABLISH HIS CHURCH LET US BE AS BRAVE AS PETER. Matthew 16:16 Peter’s confession: “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

CHRIST’S PROMISE TO ESTABLISH HIS CHURCH PETER’S CONFESSION MEANT: Denying all other “gods” popular at the time. (Pan, Zeus, Emperor, etc.) Denying that men could choose the “god of their choice.” (Acts 17:22-23)

CHRIST’S PROMISE TO ESTABLISH HIS CHURCH PETER’S CONFESSION MEANT: He declared Christ equal to God (Jn. 5:17- 18, 10:33). Confessing something for which he could be “put out” of the synagogue (Jn. 9:22).

CHRIST’S PROMISE TO ESTABLISH HIS CHURCH PETER’S CONFESSION MEANT: He loved the praise of GOD more than the praise of MEN (Matt. 16:17; Just the opposite of: Jn. 12:42-43).

CHRIST’S PROMISE TO ESTABLISH HIS CHURCH THIS PASSAGE CLEARS UP SOME MISCONCEPTIONS: 1)“John established the church before Pentecost.” Truth: Matthew 16:18 – “I will build…” Acts 2:38-47

CHRIST’S PROMISE TO ESTABLISH HIS CHURCH THIS PASSAGE CLEARS UP SOME MISCONCEPTIONS: 2) “The Lord built the church on Peter.” Truth: Matthew 16:16-18 “Petros” vs. “Petra”

CHRIST’S PROMISE TO ESTABLISH HIS CHURCH THIS PASSAGE CLEARS UP SOME MISCONCEPTIONS: 3) “The church is a product of man’s design and must change with the times.” Truth: Matthew 16:18 – “…my church”

“What Must I Do To Be Saved?” (Acts 2:36-38, 8:35-39, 16:30-34, 22:16) Be Baptized Confess Christ Repent Of Sins Believe On Christ Hear the Gospel For the erring child who needs to return: Repent (Acts 8:22); Confess Sins (I Jn. 1:9) Pray For Forgiveness (Acts 8:22)