2. Please
Turn To:
Matthew
16:13-20

3. The Church Which Christ Built

4. Rock – PETRAS “a mass of rock, a type of sure foundation”
“Upon This Rock” v.18
Peter – PETROS “a piece of rock, a stone or fragment of rock. A piece of rock easily moved or thrown.”
Rock – PETRAS “a mass of rock, a type of sure foundation”
Matthew 7:24; 27:60

5. What Was The Rock Upon Which The Church Was To Be Built?
Isaiah 26:7
1 Corinthians 3:10,11
Luke 9:20

6. “I will build My church” v.18 The Builder is THE SPEAKER!
NOT Any MAN or MEN!
The Builder is THE SPEAKER!

7. Will – “express futurity, intention”
“WILL BUILD..”
Will – “express futurity, intention”
Matthew 14:1-10
Those who belong to ANY CHURCH built BEFORE the one Christ built, are NOT IN HIS CHURCH

8. Will – “express futurity, intention”
“WILL BUILD..”
Will – “express futurity, intention”
Matthew 14:1-10
Those who belong to ANY CHURCH built AFTER the one Christ built, are NOT IN HIS CHURCH

9. “MY CHURCH” v.18 My – possessive form of ME means “belonging to”
Acts 20:28
What Name Should It Wear?
Ephesians 5:23-32
2 Corinthians 11:2
Matthew 15:13

10. “And the gates of Hades Shall not prevail against it” v.18
Matthew 28:18
Acts 2:27,31
“the powers of death shall not prevail against it.”
Acts 2:47

11. “give you the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven.” v.19
Matthew 18:18
John 16:13
Colossians 1:13
Romans 14:17
Revelation 1:9
Mark 9:1

12. “I Am The Vine…” John 15:5-10 Individuals are the Branches
The ones who Abide In Him – Keep His Commandments
John 17:20,21
Denominations are NOT in the Church Christ Built!
What Name Should It Wear?

13. ARE YOU? Ephesians 4:4-6 Ephesians 1:22,23 Galatians 3:27
One Body = One Church
Ephesians 1:22,23
Galatians 3:27