To be in the Truth, you have to let the Word translate the Word, here's for the keys of the kingdom of Heaven: The answer is in Luke 11:52 "Woe to you experts in the law! You have taken away the key to knowledge. You didn’t go in yourselves, and you hindered those who were trying to go in." The keys are Simply the knowledge of God. If you Don't have knowledge of God, you stay out of the Kingdom. And have the knowledge, it's not Simply knowing verses, the knowledge it's that: "The revelation of your words brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced." (psalm 119:130) the revelation of the Word is the real knowledge. Because the Word is entirely written by the prophets, and prophets have spoken in parables (hosea 12:10), so the entire Bible is in parables, and revelation of these parables give us the real thought of God, give us light and life, and allows us to enter the Kingdom. Be blessed
I do believe that the word of God could be a Key but there are true keys in the Kingdom of God. One being forgiveness I know. To say that only the word would be a key would go against the authority.
Keys Principles. Keys unlock or lock things. A key is useless if you do not understand it's use. If I use my house key to my car nothing will happen. No power. If I give you the key to my house I have given you authority. At least to enter. if I have locked rooms you will need another key. you will need to know how to apply the keys. Knowledge and wisdom of the Gospel are keys.
Thank you dear John Piper and Tony. What a joy to hear from you everytime Piper. Much love from us in Norway and longing to have you speak here in a such country which becaming secular and churches who sleeping and conformed to the world.
Jesus revealed himself to me and told me he was the key. I believe he meant that he was the key of knowledge ( like you were saying), the keys to the kingdom. Praise the Lord .❤️🙏🙌
@@WayofYahushua Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. John 4:24 THE FATHER IS SPIRIT.
I have been studying this myself and from what I've found within the modern day scribe's is that in the old testament times people would have to God to priests to sacrifice in order to come to God with questions and prayers. And in those days the people would ask the priests to interpret the Bible for them so they come keep God's commandments. Well now through repentance and receiving the Holy Spirit we can come to God and understand the Bible for ourselves therefore giving us the keys of the Kingdom of God.
Logically speaking... if Peter's Declaration, "Thou are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God." (ref. Matt. 16:16)... are the "KEYS," according to the interpretation of the Protestant Pastors/Preachers.. then, WHY would Christ give/entrust back the Declaration (KEYS) to Peter?... That would be a LOT of NON-SENSE! As if, Christ had entrusted to Peter HIS (Christ's) being the Messiah/Savior (Keys), that would be the IMPLICATION of that... If Christ Jesus is the KEY, then Christ handed over HIMSELF being the Messiah/Son of God to Peter... but thank God, that was not what the Bible had implicated in the narration... Praise be to God in Christ Jesus... Amen.
I've heard the argument that the "Petra" vs. "Petros" argument does not stand because Jesus would have been speaking Aramaic at the time and must not have made this play on words as Aramaic does not have these two connotations for the word "Stone." This confuses me. Does anyone have an answer?
In God's CHURCH (Body of Christ) there are neither Jews nor Greeks, Slaves/Servants nor Free, Male or Female Gender, regardless of Ethnicity and Social Status... (ref. Galatians 3:28)... However, when it comes to PREACHING the GOSPEL, and HEAD of the FAMILY, God/YHWH's WILL (Preference and Prerogative), is that the "MAN of God" be the OVERSEERS (Heads/Leaders) of God's Church and Head of the FAMILY through Christ Jesus... "Women of Faith" should learn to be in total Humility in SUBMISSION and SILENT in the CHURCH of God... (ref. 1 Corin 14:34)... According to the Gospel of Apostle John (ref. John 21:25)... There were many OTHER THINGS that Christ Jesus had done that were witnessed by His 12 Apostles (not by St. Paul) and others in the 1st Cent. A.D. that was not been able to be written down (became the Oral/Spoken Traditions)... which is in this case... Christians must not JUDGE for themselves which is better or greater among the Apostles, for example, St. Peter or St. Paul... Just because St. Paul wrote more Epistles/Letters than Peter, James, and Jude... including rebuking Peter and James regarding the "Physical Circumcision" of the Gentiles/Pagans which only needs "Spiritual Circumcision"... (ref. Colossians 2:11)... And not because, St. Paul was taken by God to the 3RD HEAVEN through Paul's VISION... (ref. 2 Corin. 12:1-10). It is a matter of GOD/YHWH's WILL (Preferences/Prerogatives) that Christians must Abide/Follow, Believe, Respect, and Honor... without any question or objection... If Apostle Peter was chosen by God/YHWH through Christ Jesus to hold the KEYS with the Power and Authority to BIND (accept) and LOSE (reject) on Earth and to the Gates of the Kingdom of Heaven... no question or objection... so, be it... God's WILL be done... Christ Jesus said, "NOT MY WILL BUT YOUR (God/YHWH) BE DONE."... (ref. Luke 22:42)... Praise be to God in Christ Jesus... Amen and Amen.
Nope, Christ Jesus was not talking to ALL Apostles, just to Simon Peter... Christ Jesus used the pronoun "YOU" which is singular, not plural... God the Father (YHWH) had chosen Simon Bar (bin) Jonah (Peter) to reveal the true identity of Christ as the "SON of the Living God," that was why the KEYS to the Kingdom of Heaven was given to him alone, not to all apostles... Christ did not say to the 12 Apostles "Truly, I say to "YOU ALL" (or ALL of YOU)... NOPE... Christ was talking to His Apostles but HE was referring/pertaining only to the ONE whom Christ had chosen who holds the KEYS... with the Power to Bind and Lose on Earth and in Heaven... Better read again starting Matt. 16:19 onward, not just only from Matt. 18:18... the original Scriptures were written with NO CHAPTERS and VERSES in corresponding numbers... According to the Bible, Christ changed Simon Bar-Jonah (Simon Son of Jonah) into "CEPHA" (a Hebrew-Aramaic word for ROCK)... in English PETER... for Peter holds the KEYS to the Gates of Heaven, Peter was clearly called/referred as the GATEKEEPER (singular)... not the Gatekeepers (all apostles including Judas Iscariot)... NOPE... just a singular person who was FIRST chosen by Christ to hold the Spiritual KEYS (Task of Office) to the Gates of the Kingdom of Heaven... Then, before Peter was martyred down, the Spiritual KEYS (Task of Office) was handed over called APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION... Analogy... like the President after 4 or 8 years, he/she must hand over the Public OFFICE to the Succeeding President of the country through the People's Election... same analogy... APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION was also done through casting "LOTS" just like how MATTHIAS was chosen to be the replacement of Judas Iscariot... Praise be to God in Christ... Amen.
Simon Peter was often said to be the "GATEKEEPER"... Logically, the KEYS need Doors or Gates to "Open and Close" or to "Bind and Lose"... the word KEYS is not a literal word but a symbolic/ metaphorical word which means to have the Right Authority (Leadership) to the CHURCH of God in Christ in "Binding and Losing" on Earth as well as in Heaven... The word KINGDOM is also a symbolic/metaphorical word that Christ Jesus used which means the CHURCH of God which Christ built upon the ROCK... It is also not a Literal CHURCH (Wall Building) but the Body of Christ that is composed of a group/congregation/association of Christ's believers commonly called CHRISTIANS... I used the word "Right Authority" for the KEYS... A Gatekeeper kept many KEYS, and the Door or Gate can not be opened or closed unless with the RIGHT KEY ... therefore, the "Binding and Losing" on Earth as well as in Heaven does not solely come ALONE from the Gatekeeper as he pleases or wishes to, but must also be according to or sanction by the WORD of God (Scripture). Not by the Gatekeeper's WILL but foremost, God's WILL be done... At the time when Christ Jesus gave the KEYS (right authority) to Apostle Simon Peter, the KINGDOM (Body of Christ/Church), has not yet arrived... why?... for Christ Jesus has not yet at that time fulfilled His mission to ransom the sin of mankind... After His death, resurrection, and ascension... on Pentecost day, the Apostles and believers were all gathered in the closed room when the CHURCH (Kingodm) arrived thru the Holy Spirit (tongues of Fire) to each individual in the room... thus, the CHURCH arrived on earth,... We, the Christians thru our Faith in Christ by God's Grace became "PART" of the Body of Christ, the CHURCH of God in Christ... and this CHURCH grew to be the 7 Churches in Asia Minor in the late 1st Cent. A.D., before the Book of Revelation was completely finished by Apostle John and copied by his scribers from Hebrew-Aramaic manuscripts to Greek manuscripts in around 92 - 96 A.D... Facts and Truth Biblically and logically speaking... Amen.
@@WayofYahushua Take Note:... Christ Jesus is the WAY and the TRUTH... The Sole Owner of the KEYS to the Gates/Doors of the CHURCH on Earth and in the Kingdom of Heaven... However, the KEYS were Entrusted by Christ to Apostle Simon Peter almost 2000 years ago with the Power and Authority to OPEN/Bind and CLOSE/Lose while Christ Jesus sits on the Right Side of God's Throne... And the KEYS of the CHURCH will only be surrendered (give it back) in Christ's RETURN on Earth to Rule the CHURCH for HIs Millennial Reign (1000 years) on Earth with an Iron Rod (Strick/precise rule)... The CHURCH of God has APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION, just like when they appointed MATHIAS with God's permission as the replacement of Judas Iscariot through "Casting Lots"... Most Protestant Churches and Denomination believe that Christians ONLY need Christ Jesus alone to attain the promise of Salvation or to be Saved (past tense)... They do not believe in the CHURCH of God founded and built by Christ through/upon the ROCK... If Christians believed only in Christ Jesus and rejected His Church, NO Christians would ever be saved... Why? For Christ Jesus is the (Spiritual) GROOM/Husband and the CHURCH of GOD is the (Spiritual) BRIDE/Wife... Christ is WEDDED to His Church/Bride, just like the Son of God (Christ) united as one with His Father (God)... Logically speaking, what for is the CHURCH of God if we only need CHRIST JESUS alone... We must accept and follow/obey ALL Christ's teachings and commandments through His Apostles... Christ said to His Apostles, "Spread the Gospel (of Christ) and make DISCIPLESHIPS of all Nations"... and not make APOSTLESHIPS of all Nations... Christ Jesus and God's CHURCH are INSEPARABLE, united as ONE, just like the Father (God) and the Son (Christ Jesus)... Facts and Truth of the Matters. Biblically and Logically speaking... Praise be to God in Christ Jesus... Amen and Amen...
@@WayofYahushua Did Christ Jesus say, "I give you ALL (Apostles) the KEYS to Gates of Heaven?... NOPE... specifically to Apostles Simon Peter only, that was why He became the Leader of the Apostles... who holds the KEYS as the FIRST Gatekeeper of the CHURCH built by Christ upon the ROCK... Praise be to God in Christ... Amen
@@WayofYahushua Christ asked Apostle Peter, "Who do you say I Am?... Peter answered, "You are the Messiah/Christ, the Son of the Living God." (ref. Matt. 16:15-16). Clearly, Peter never says, "You are the KEYS to the Gates of Heaven."... that was only the interpretation of the Protestant Churches of Savior/Messiah... but nothing in the Bible that says, Christ Jesus is the KEYS... Christ should have said to His Apostles, since you believe in ME, you have ALL received the KEYS... NOPE... The KEYS entrusted to Peter as the first Gatekeeper were used for the Gates/Doors of the CHURCH of God built by Christ upon the ROCK till Christ returns on Earth ... Amen.
@@WayofYahushua Logically speaking... if Peter's Declaration, "Thou are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God." (ref. Matt. 16:16)... are the "KEYS," according to the interpretation of the Protestant Pastors/Preachers.. then, WHY would Christ give/entrust back (handed over) the Declaration (KEYS) to Peter?... That would be a LOT of NON-SENSE! As if, Christ had entrusted to Peter HIS (Christ's) being the Messiah/Savior (Keys), that would be the IMPLICATION of that... If Christ Jesus is the KEY, then Christ handed over HIMSELF being the Messiah/Son of God to Peter... but thank God, that was not what the Bible had implicated in the narration... Praise be to God in Christ Jesus... Amen.
The doctrine of OSAS and Lordship salvation is a perfect example of the distortion of the word that causes the truth to be bound and false doctrine released. To spirit rebirth repentance, baptism, and grace is all you need. To soul salvation/sanctification is not necessary and flies in the face of saved by faith alone in Christ alone. Then the Kingdom of God is distorted to the point that it is here and now and the church controls it/expands it because its in your heart. then the judgement seat of Christ is for rewards only, so dont worry about it because every believer is the bride of Christ.
Of course, this is addressed to Peter. It is a stretch to interpret as addressed to all disciples to all disciples. Doing so is what causes the problems cited here
From Leo: No stretch, look it up, read the chapter in context. Matthew Chapter 18 begins with JESUS addressing the Disciples. It does not prescribe a change of audience, vs. 18 is still all the disciples. I have lots of Bibles, but am reading out of the ST. Joseph New American Bible published by Catholic Book Publishing. If we take a careful look at both the 1st and 2nd epistle of ST. Peter, we see no where does he differentiate his calling from ours. I Peter 2:9 says that the readers of his Epistle,, are a royal priesthood, not just Peter. May GOD bless you in your studies.
Lanette it means that the assertion that those promises were addressed to all disciples is wrong. The keys were given to Peter alone and clearly. How could a group of minimally hundreds of equal recipients/disciples ever come to agreement on what to bind or loose? Text is clear
Hello pastor John, I have a question relating to the law of moses. Why did God allow stoning in the old testament but Jesus stoped the stoning of a sinful woman in the new testament?
@niecers What a great explanation! I love that! 😍 And I agree, not sure how I would have answered that, but since you started, I will expand, just so I can be clear for myself!! I am speaking more to myself now!! In the old Testament, God knew The people weren't able to keep the Whole Law, so once a year, they went up to the High Priest to sacrifice an acceptable animal by placing their hands on the head of the animal, thus tranferring symbolically their sin onto the animal i.e. Scapegoat!! Killing the animal..the shedding of the Blood to atone for the sin..and burning the flesh on the alter!! All foreshadowing what was to come!! The High Priest now being Jesus Christ, Sacrificial Lamb of God!! Blood Shed atoning for our sins!! Wow, you sparked all that in me!! Thank you👍🙌😍 And to add, we daily must die to flesh, burn up that flesh!! FLESH CANNOT DWELL IN THE PRESENCE OF OUR MOST HOLY GOD!! AMEN!!👉🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖 be blessed!!
What is the key? As in 2TIMOTHY 3:15 and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for Salvation through faith in Christ. Why ? If you truly believe God obey his command as in John 3:16. So who is Jesus. As in 1CORINTHIANS 10:3-4, they all ate the same spiritual food. [ 4 ] and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them and that rock was Christ. What does Christ mean? Christ is a Greek word means anointed one. As well as in Matthew 16:20 Then he warned his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ. To God be the Glory
Jesus, as the Son of David, establishes his Church according to the Davidic Kingdom. In the OT Davidic Kingdom, there was an office of the steward/prime minister who's role was to attend to the king's affairs in the king's absence. The steward held the keys to the kingdom and acted under the authority of the king. In Mathew 16:18-19, Jesus, the eternal Davidic King, entrusts the keys to the kingdom to Peter and this gesture identifies Peter as the new steward/prime minister. Jesus ascends to the throne of David and leaves behind Peter to attend to His Church until the eternal Davidic King returns (second coming).
@@womenofhonorglobalministry7147 In 1 Kings 4:7, King Solomon had 12 officers to rule over Israel. Jesus had 12 Apostles which were picked by him to rule over His Church after He ascended into heaven. The Davidic Kingdom also had a prime minister who had the absolute authority of the King. In Isaiah 22:15-24 God is angry with his prime minister Shebna, and will replace him with Eliakim, who will be given the keys to the Kingdom, and will have the power to open and shut, who will be a father figure to his people, and who will be a sure peg on a throne of honor to his father. The whole weight of his father’s house shall rest on him. Jesus gave Peter the keys to the Kingdom of God (Mathew 16:18-19), a symbol of authority prefigured by Eliakim in the OT. Peter and his successors have the power to bind and loose (open and shut) in the name of Jesus, from Matthew 18:18. The entire weight of the Catholic Church rests on the Pope and his teachings, just like the entire weight of David's house rested on Eliakim.
@@womenofhonorglobalministry7147 Of course the Pope is a fellow bishop; the first among equals. When Jesus entrusted the keys of the kingdom to Peter, He identified Peter as His steward (prime minister) in accordance with the Davidic Kingdom. In Mathew 18, Jesus gave authority to all the apostles but only Peter held the keys. In other words, Peter held the primacy and the other apostles had authority but were under Jesus. All of this is in accordance with the Davidic Kingdom.
@@barneyroberts668 Hello, Peter was talking to Israel just as Jesus was. Paul is the apostle to the gentiles and peter to the circumcised. There are differences in their messages did you know?.
O Bop-ya, Both Peter, Paul and Jesus taught the same keys the same plan of salvation. There is not two Testament one for Israel and one for the Gentile nations.Infact the Jewish oracles of God teach in Ephesians 2:11-22.(VS 14) The wall of partition was abolished under the second Adam (Jesus) and made possible a reunification of the peoples of the earth into one new body the body of Christ. By offering only one salvation by one Spirit (V.18), two basic people groups (Jew and Gentile) are made equal,given equal access and form a new human race,with the second Adam as its "chief corner stone". Apostle Peter was the spokesman at Pentecost for he had been given the Keys(Matthew 16:19).Matthew,John,and the other apostles were all present when the prophetic shadow picture of Pentecost was fulfilled they were all witnesses to Peters marvelous message and supported him as he opened the door of salvation(Acts 2:14)When the Jews who were gathered in Jerusalem for the Festival of Pentecost under the conviction of sin asked what shall we do? " Peter replied, repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of (Jesus Christ) for the (remission) of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost" (Acts 2:38) Peter used the same keys to open the door of salvation to the Gentiles (Acts 10), and they received the same experience that the disciples did on the day of Pentecost. (Acts 10:42-48) Pentecostal experience came to the Gentiles gathered in the house of Cornelius after merely a few minutes of hearing the word of the Lord delivered by the man holding the keys the Spirit descended on the believing Gentiles just as on the believing Jews on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2).After a person Jew or Gentile had been baptised by the Spirit, baptism in water was not optional Peter ordered his Gentile audience to be baptized with water in the name of the Lord (Jesus Christ)These Gentiles were born again of water and of Spirit just as the Jews on the day of Pentecost. (Acts 19:1-7) Apostle Paul in Ephesus encounters the Disciples of John the Baptist. Disciples, who believed in Christ obeyed the preaching of Paul and submitted to baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus. Importantly, their example illustrates to those who have not taken on the name of Jesus in baptism the need to be re-baptized. Following baptism, Paul laid hands on these disciples, the Holy Spirit came on them, they spoke with tongues, and prophesied. Opponents of biblical salvation err by going first to the Epistles in virtually ignoring the book of Acts where the plan and experience of Salvation is recorded. I hope you honestly examine the witness of the scriptures I have presented to you this day.God bless.
@@barneyroberts668 hi...thats quite a document you got goin there. Salvation by Faith by grace alone was not available to israel in the old covenant. They did not live in the dispensation of grace but had a righteousness by obedience to the law. Rolling up the old covenant ten commandments with the dispensation of grace given to Paul by the risen christ is not understanding the gospel that saves today. You could not say to the lost sheep of israel to be dead to the law mate! Hope that provides some interest and more enquiry.
You're mistaken. Peter is Cephas (Arabic for rock). Jesus spoke Arabic John 1:42. 1 Cor 1:12; 1 Cor 9:5; 1 Cor 15:5, Galatians 2:9. Simon -> becomes "Cephas". That's Aramaic (which once again, Jesus was speaking in). Matthew wrote in Greek aka NOT Aramaic. Jesus called Simon bar Jonah -> Cephas (Rock) aka not pebble. You might object and say well then why in the greek Matthew 16:18 does it say PetrOs (for "peter") and PetrAs (for on this "rock") ? its because of language! Peter is a male. if you were to call a man named stephen, "stephanie", wouldnt you be upset? In GREEK, "Peter" means pebble. But Jesus wasn't speaking in greek. (Matthew though, wrote in greek due to the major greek influence.) (and if you didn't know, Caesarea Philippi (named after Philip, one of the 4 rulers after Herod died, naming his territory after caesar and himself) was an archeological sight for idols. Pan, Zeus, etc... it was also commonly known literally as "the gates of the underworld/hades". Let me paint you a picture of what happens in matthew 16:13-19. Jesus takes his disciples to Caesarea Philippi. Stands near the cave (that spewed water from a spring that fed the jordan) was used for child sacrifice to pan. As well as the other areas for idolatry, (court of pan, temple of Zeus, upper tomb temple (for public sex), lower tomb temple... (also for public sex)) And Jesus is standing there with them with all these idols in the background and asks the disciples, who do people say I(Jesus) am? Some disciples respond with Elijah, John the baptist, Jeremiah, or a prophet. Then Jesus says, "But who do YOU say I am? Simon tells Jesus who He is... then Jesus tells Simon who Simon is! (Cephas!) Remember, Jesus has a reason why He took them there and asked them what people say vs what they(Simon) think. Jesus then renames Simon Cephas (rock) and on this Cephas (rock) I will build my church and the "gates of the underworld/hates" aka the area they are in, won't prevail against it. Also gate back then meant defensive. So Jesus is telling Cephas that He's building a church, and He wants them to go on the offense and spread the gospel/teachings etc. Jesus then gives Cephas (Peter) (Rock aka not pebble) the KeyS to the kingdom of heaven. -> Isaiah 22:22 reference! ( if your bible references Rev 3:7, cool, go look where rev 3:7 is referencing... (its Isaiah 22:22). Lss Jesus is giving Cephas (Peter) the keys. Not the 12 disciples (not to be confused with matt 18:18) and gives Cephas (Peter) the authority to bind and loose things on earth and in heaven as well. Bind = to forbid with indisputable authority, Loose = to permit with indisputable authority. Thing to focus on is who did Jesus gave the keys to. Just like in Isaiah 22! Authority was passed down from Shebna to Eliakim! Just like Jesus is passing down authority to Cephas (Peter). (read Isaiah 22:15-25). This (matt 16:19) was the start of the papacy. :) And you can trace every pope back all the way to Peter! (because Peter was the first). I felt like God wanted me to share that with someone. God bless you all. Please also remember, Simon is told he will become Cephas by Jesus in John 1:42! There's a reason for it haha. Hopefully this post doesnt get taken down. God bless you all who read this and consider what I've said. There's so much more! But this will hopefully start a hunger for truth.
TYVM Wesley!! If I may.......Are you an Orthodox Christian or, perhaps Catholic??.......Being raised a Roman Catholic myself ~ pre-V2 ~ I agree w/what you say, recently learn all this. Anyway... *God Bless you & yours, my friend*
@@weswesriddd If peter was the rock...why would jesus say,on this rock I will build my church.He could have easily told upon u i will build my church.Dosnt make sense.And old testament isnt as new testament.In Old testament time God was there dwelling in temple betwee cherubims.New testament isnt jst for a nation,its for entire world.How do u even think one Peter will be for the entire world.Peter says in his epitle that Jesus is the rock.
min 5:19. John Piper: You know you are off on this one. Our Lord JesusChrist didn’t spoke to His disciples in Greek, he did in Aramaic, which is the same word Cephas. “You are Cephas and on this cephas I would build my Church.” Which Church? The One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. Viva Cristo Rey!
Why were the KEYS (Righteous Authority) to the GATES (Open/Close, Binding/Losing) of the KINGDOM (Church/Body of Christ) of HEAVEN (3rd Heaven/God's Throne) given only to Simon Peter?... Because God had chosen Simon Peter to reveal the TRUE IDENTITY of Christ Jesus, that Jesus is not only the Messiah/Christ/Savior, Lord of Lords, King of Kings, New Perfect Adam, Prophet, and Last High Priest of God but foremost, as the "SON OF THE LIVING GOD" (WORD of God)... Glory, Praise and Thanks be to God in Christ Jesus' name... Amen.
Man don’t live on bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord he was telling Peter blessed are you because this has been revealed to you by my father in heaven the true church of Jesus Christ is those who have ears to hear it is the spiritual revelations that people receive from the most high that is the true church and the gates of hell Will not Prevail against it anyone with ears let Them here What the Spirit says to the churches it’s through spiritual revelations in our walk with Christ throughout our lives when we read God‘s word the spirit reveals truth to us in many many ways one truth one God one Jesus Christ peace be with you🍷🍞
I disagree about what the rock is on which the church is built. It is surely Peter, although the saying doesn't mean that Peter is a foundation of the church in a technical sense. We could paraphrase: 'Peter, I am going to use you massively in the early stages of building my church.' Catholics are wrong to see any reference to papal succession here, but it is equally wrong to say that Peter isn't the rock at all. If we posit that the original saying used the Aramaic word kepha twice - 'You are Kepha and on this kepha I will build my church' - then there are good reasons for thinking that the best way of translating this into Greek is: 'You are Petros and on this petra I will build my church'. The reason why petros isn't used twice is because in the first century petros was almost never used as a common noun and also it seems that this word may well have never been used to refer to a foundation stone. Hence different words (petros and petra) were needed in the Greek translation, although this apparently wouldn't have been the case in the original Aramaic (kepha twice).
I get your point my brother :) but you must also know the context of the passage. Jesus and his disciples were at caeserea philippi (stood only 25 miles from religious communities of galilee) when they had the dialogue. At Caesarea Philippi, Jesus and his disciples were standing in front of the largest rock formation in Israel with pagan statues and at least fourteen temples in the background. If you look up info about this place, you will see its actually a massive bedrock where the pagans also worshiped the idol Pan (also the centrAl baal worship place of the canaanites in the OT) . In fact its the religious center among greek pagans for Pan, so they named it Panias in his honor, before Herod philip rebuilt the city and named it after himself. Theres also a cave in the setting where the pagans believed to gave been the gate to the underworld, where fertility gods lived... aNd the water that flows from it is a symbol of the underworld and believed that the gods travel to and from the underworld thorugh caves. Therefore both the water and the cave created a gate to the unserworld. Pagans conduct detestable activities such as prostitution and sexual interaction btween humans and goats in order to entice the returns of these gods each year. Standing as they were at a literal “gates of hell” in a massive bedrock in caeserea philippi, i believe Jesus was intentional when he said “and upon this rock (petra, see concordance at strong #G4073) i will build my church and the GATES OF HELL Will not overcome it”. Moreover, Jesus had given Simon a nickname, “Petros,” meaning a single stone. “Petra,” the term Jesus used for his future church, means a massive rock or formation; fixed, immovable, enduring.
@@hei0919 Thanks for your reply. You are right that the dialogue in Matt 16:17-20 takes place at Caesarea Philippi. I'm not sure how much of an allusion there is in the dialogue to the rock formations and pagan rituals at Caesarea Philippi in the saying of v. 18. But even if you are right about that, it doesn't affect my point. You say that petra is used for Jesus' future church. Actually, Jesus says that the church will be built ON the petra. So the petra must refer to something other than the church, and I believe it refers to Peter. I think the following happened: (1) In the original Aramaic of Jesus' saying the same word, kepha, was used twice, because this word could be used for any kind of rock including a foundation rock. So the saying was a play on words that went as follows: 'You are Kepha [meaning Rock, Simon Peter's nickname], and on this kepha [meaning foundation rock] I will build my church . . .' (2) When this came to be translated into Greek, there was a problem. The word petros was already in use as a reference to Peter, so that had to be used to translate the first kepha. However, this word would have looked strange or even wrong as a reference to a foundation rock. So the similar word petra, which could easily refer to a foundation rock, was used to translate the second kepha. And the saying became: 'You are Petros [meaning Rock, Simon Peter's nickname], and on this petra [meaning foundation rock] I will build my church . . .' So both petros and petra refer to Peter, and Jesus is saying how greatly he will use Peter in the early years of the church. In case you are interested, I have actually written an article on the identity of the rock in Matt 16:18, which can be found here: maxaplin.blogspot.com/2016/10/peter-rock-in-matthew-1618.html
@@bryanbouzigard7019 You haven't interacted with any of the points I made. You would need to provide reasoning to make your case. Different Greek words were needed to translate from Aramaic to Greek, hence the presence of both petros and petra in the Greek text. Peter is the rock in view, but not as Catholics understand it.
Even muslims offer heaven there are two different ways to reach heaven ( Yahweh and Allah ) Now decide which way you like. number 31:15 to 18. killing innocent. people's old man women's little. children and rapping only virgin girls ? Luke 19: 27 Jesus says But enemies of mine who did not want me to a reign( king) over them bring them here to me and kill them front of me ? ( Saviour speeks evils ) Even allah. Speeks evils Sahih Muslim (1-30) Allah said : I have commanded to fight against people so long as they not declare that there is no God but Allah ? Sahih bukhari ( 52:73) "Allah's apostle said know that paradise is under the shades of swords, " To whom we believe we don't want This kind of God & allah Freedom life we need
@@johnbosco2634 First off, you must read Romans 10:9 accepting Christ as Personal Lord and Saviour, believing in Your Heart, That God raised Him from the Dead!! Jesus Christ IS GOD!! CAME TO EARTH IN THE FLESH.... Abraham was promised a son...His wife misinterpreted Gods promise, took matters in her own hands, had her maidservant Hager conceive a child from Abraham which was named ISHMAEL...he was not the PROMISED CHILD...ISSAC WAS....So you see, the Arbs now, and most of the Middle east are Ismael's decendants) They worship Allah. Jesus clearly states...NO MAN COMES TO THE FATHER..BUT ONLY THROUGH THE SON!! Please read...1John 5 John..You must also be Baptized in the Holy Spirit....The Holy Spirit will teach you, enlighten you..give you Power to believe, and understanding...If you are sincere, and do not want to go to hell, but live for eternity with Me, and Jesus Christ, be a Truth Seeker, ask God from your heart, say something like, Lord God, I'm confused, I don't know what to believe, Please help me Understand how that You are God the FATHER...God the SON... and God the HOLY SPIRIT!! I WANNA LIVE FOR ETERNITY WITH YOU, BEHOLDING YOUR GLORY...YOUR MAJESTY YOUR POWER, YOUR LIGHT...FORGIVE ME, TEACH ME THE TRUTH...YOUR WORD IS TRUTH...HIS NAME IS JESUS CHRIST!!! AMEN 😍💖👍
Please stick to word number 31: 15 to 18. Luke 19: 27 Why he curses fig tree with no reason there was no season ( he was hungry ) Then how he kept 40 day & 40 nights Fasting , being in Christ do not doubt only believe what ever ( his written in bible ) and say Amen .no asking Questions only be a good listener Only yehweh has created hell for his own business ? Yehweh created Lucifer for his own work they are partners best' friends they listen to each other they play basketball game with innocent people's This all people's of bible are one family members . heaven & hell are those who believe in bible is only for themselves ? you keep your hell fear into your own hearts
@Lanette It is so sad when they are convinced that they are right!!! Reprobate minds.. Like you, I am very sadden when they are combative, only want to argue points of the bible, or try and find contradiction...I pray for them and move on...There are too many, that truly are hungry for the word..they knew Christ, was saved.....is saved...backslidden....Yea, I go after those....because people like Mr. John here...only want to debate, and blah blah blah...one plants, one waters, ULTIMATELY, GOD BRINGS THE INCREASE...WE TOLD HIM THE TRUTH OF GODS WORD...YOU TOLD HIM...JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY TO THE FATHER...NO BLOOD ON MY HAND...YET WE 🙏 PRAY!!! BE BLESSED MY SISTER😍🙏💖👍
Having the keys is having the knowledge to get to the kingdom and helping people get to heaven. Jesus said He is the rock . Follow the conversation. Peter is the small rock and Jesus is the big rock. Look at Peters life after this conversation.
I was given a pure white light key in a dream. I carry it in my belt. I was running down a mountain and there were prisoners that wanted to grab me but the wardens told them they couldn't touch me because I was trained. In a separate dream I saw a boy running on top of a large rock. Like one you would see maybe on a beach. Very long and large. He stopped running and was looking at something. I looked to see what he was looking at. It was a giant creature with many arms. Many people who were walking on sand willingly walked towards the creature. They started eating bread that was coming out of it. The arms then started sucking the souls out of these people. They were still alive but they looked dead. I turned back and looked at the boy and he was talking to a younger boy and he said they are eating false Manna don't know it. Then the creature saw him and came towards him. He was still on the rock and crouched down almost like in prayer. He pulled out a shield that had a crab type symbol on it. It opened up and completely covered his entire body. You couldn't even see his feet. Then the dream ended. Pressing into find what these dreams mean 🙏
Take Note:... Christ Jesus is the WAY and the TRUTH... The Sole Owner of the KEYS to the Gates/Doors of the CHURCH on Earth and in the Kingdom of Heaven... However, the KEYS were Entrusted by Christ to Apostle Simon Peter almost 2000 years ago with the Power and Authority to OPEN/Bind and CLOSE/Lose while Christ Jesus sits on the Right Side of God's Throne... And the KEYS of the CHURCH will only be surrendered (give it back) in Christ's RETURN on Earth to Rule the CHURCH for HIs Millennial Reign (1000 years) on Earth with an Iron Rod (Strick/precise rule)... The CHURCH of God has APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION, just like when they appointed MATHIAS with God's permission as the replacement of Judas Iscariot through "Casting Lots"... Most Protestant Churches and Denomination believe that Christians ONLY need Christ Jesus alone to attain the promise of Salvation or to be Saved (past tense)... They do not believe in the CHURCH of God founded and built by Christ through/upon the ROCK... If Christians believed only in Christ Jesus and rejected His Church, NO Christians would ever be saved... Why? For Christ Jesus is the (Spiritual) GROOM/Husband and the CHURCH of GOD is the (Spiritual) BRIDE/Wife... Christ is WEDDED to His Church/Bride, just like the Son of God (Christ) united as one with His Father (God)... Logically speaking, what for is the CHURCH of God if we only need CHRIST JESUS alone... We must accept and follow/obey ALL Christ's teachings and commandments through His Apostles... Christ said to His Apostles, "Spread the Gospel (of Christ) and make DISCIPLESHIPS of all Nations"... and not make APOSTLESHIPS of all Nations... Christ Jesus and God's CHURCH are INSEPARABLE, united as ONE, just like the Father (God) and the Son (Christ Jesus)... Facts and Truth of the Matters. Biblically and Logically speaking... Praise be to God in Christ Jesus... Amen and Amen...
As the word of God as in Luke 11: 52 Woe to you experts in the law because you have taken away the key to knowledge. You yourselves have not entered and you have hindered those who are entering. Now who's the key to knowledge? As in James 1:5 as well as in John 14:13-14 and I will do whatever you ask in my name so that the Son may bring Glory to the Father. [ 14 ] You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. To Who's name we present our petition? Through Jesus Christ. ( Take Notes; all petition should address the name of Jesus Christ/ or closed it in the name of Jesus Christ. ) to God be the Glory
The TRUTH of the MATTER... (Matt. 16:19) Christ Jesus gave Simon Peter the KEYS to the GATE of the Kingdom of Heaven (Paradise/3rd Heaven)... (Matt. 18:18) Christ Jesus also gave Simon Peter the Power and Authority to Whomsoever/Whatsoever Simon Peter BIND/ALLOW on Earth will also be BOUND/ALLOWED in Heaven, and Whomsoever/Whatsoever Simon LOSE/REJECT on Earth will also be LOST/REJECTED in Heaven."... the RCC (Western Roman Catholic Church) claimed that Simon Peter was the 1st POPE, and GOC (Eastern Greek Orthodox Church) claimed Simon Peter was the 1st Bishop of the Church... Both claimed Simon Peter's Power and Authority given by Christ Jesus was passed on through the next generation of SUCCESSORS... Therefore, if that is TRUE, all denominations of Protestant Churches are at the mercy of RCC/GOC thru their Power and Authority of EXCOMMUNICATION... Any reaction from the Protestants about this matter?... Were this Power and Authority given by Christ including the KEYS to the GATE of Heaven, DIED along with Simon Peter in his grave?... Any Biblical reason/s why was not possible to be passed on to the next generation of successors?... Anyone?... Theologians or Biblical Scholars?... thanks in advance...
Again with this Petros and Petra nonsense when we Catholics have debunked it a million times? Funny that every time you get to this text you spend all this time to explain the plain meaning away. Also, I guess you Protestants forgot the book of Isaiah when talking about the Keys of the Kingdom 🙃
The Bible clearly said I will give to you (Peter) the Keys to the Gate of Heaven... Christ never says I gave you ALL the Keys to the Gate of Heaven... it is specifically given to Peter alone...
@@Notarabbit911 Well, YES, I just paraphrased what I've said... Simon Peter was often said to be the "GATEKEEPER"... Logically, the KEYS need Doors or Gates to "Open and Close" or to "Bind and Lose"... the word KEYS is not a literal word but a symbolic/metaphorical word which means to have the Right Authority (Leadership) to the CHURCH of God in Christ in "Binding and Losing" on Earth as well as in Heaven... The word KINGDOM is also a symbolic/metaphorical word that Christ Jesus used which means the CHURCH of God which Christ built upon the ROCK... It is also not a Literal CHURCH (Wall Building) but the Body of Christ that is composed of a group/congregation/association of Christ's believers commonly called CHRISTIANS... I used the word "Right Authority" for the KEYS... A Gatekeeper kept many KEYS, and the Door or Gate can not be opened or closed unless with the RIGHT KEY ... therefore, the "Binding and Losing" on Earth as well as in Heaven does not solely come ALONE from the Gatekeeper as he pleases or wishes to, but must also be according to or sanction by the WORD of God (Scripture). Not by the Gatekeeper's WILL but foremost, God's WILL be done... At the time when Christ Jesus gave the KEYS (right authority) to Apostle Simon Peter, the KINGDOM (Body of Christ/Church), has not yet arrived... why?... for Christ Jesus has not yet at that time fulfilled His mission to ransom the sin of mankind... After His death, resurrection, and ascension... on Pentecost day, the Apostles and believers were all gathered in the closed room when the CHURCH (Kingodm) arrived thru the Holy Spirit (tongues of Fire) to each individual in the room... thus, the CHURCH arrived on earth,... We, the Christians thru our Faith in Christ by God's Grace became "PART" of the Body of Christ, the CHURCH of God in Christ... and this CHURCH grew to be the 7 Churches in Asia Minor in the late 1st Cent. A.D., before the Book of Revelation was completely finished by Apostle John and copied by his scribers from Hebrew-Aramaic manuscripts to Greek manuscripts in around 92 - 96 A.D... Facts and Truth Biblically and logically speaking... Amen.
@@Notarabbit911 You said, "he will (future tense) give him the Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven..." ... why future tense?... because as I have explained the KINGDOM has not arrived yet at that time Christ Jesus was doing His ministry on earth... but it came during the Pentecost after Christ's ascension back with God in Heaven...
@@Notarabbit911 Why were the KEYS (Righteous Authority) to the GATES (Open/Close, Binding/Losing) of the KINGDOM (Church/Body of Christ) of HEAVEN (3rd Heaven/God's Throne) given only to Simon Peter?... Because God had chosen Simon Peter to reveal the TRUE IDENTITY of Christ Jesus, that Jesus is not only the Messiah/Christ/Savior, Lord of Lords, King of Kings, New Perfect Adam, Prophet, and Last High Priest of God but foremost, as the "SON OF THE LIVING GOD" (WORD of God)... Glory, Praise and Thanks be to God in Christ Jesus' name... Amen.
Wrong Wrong Wrong .... Pastor The Catholic Bible which is the first bible and therefore the only authentic one. Said, "And so I say to you , you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church. and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it"(Mathew 16). Thats why God made Peter the first Pope.
It's not a physical key, as you make it sound. It a spiritual key to a spiritual kingdom. The only key to the Kingdom of Heaven is the gospell. No one can get saved without first hearing it, then receiving it. Then we receive Holy Spirit Baptism can. As we go to his word, Christ can open many spiritual truths and give us spiritual food to our hearts content. That's why Peter wasn't the only one who got a key and the only one to pass on that key. All the apostles were given the same key and we have the same. No copy or duplicate, but the genuine key. Also. That's why Catholicism is wrong on all counts
THE KINGDOM OF "HEAVEN" JUST MEANS THE KINGDOM OF GOD, ON EARTH...INSIDE PEOPLE, NOW! In the Gospels, the phrase "Kingdom of HEAVEN" was just another way of saying "Kingdom of GOD." Jews often substituted the word "Heaven," the place where God lives, in place of the word "God," because they felt it was irreverent to say "God." But so many Christians who read the expression "Kingdom of Heaven" think it's talking about entering the PLACE called "Heaven," when it's simply referring to the theocratic government ON EARTH that most of the Jews of Jesus' day believed God would re-establish in Israel by sending a special king to set them free from the Romans--the Messiah. To make things worse, many Neo Evangelical preachers and teachers then go on to, falsely, interpret the expression "cannot enter the Kingdom of God" as if it means "going to Hell," which is a complete fallacy! "Entering" the Kingdom of God simply meant a person would become a citizen in the new, earthly, independent Jewish government, and not getting to "enter" that kingdom, just meant a person would be denied citizenship...for a time! The thing to understand is that most of the Jews of Jesus' day believed those who would not immediately get citizenship in the coming kingdom would continue to live on earth, but with a much lower social status, not too unlike the world they actually lived in where Roman citizens had many more privileges than did everyone else! Basically, they were looking forward to the tables being turned, with Jews holding the best privileges in the world, and non-Jews having their social statuses reduced. Consequently, most people would end up as peasants, at least to begin with. However, it's not as if anyone would be actively made to suffer! When we read about the religious hypocrites that Jesus criticized the most, not getting to "enter" the Kingdom, and how they'll respond by crying a lot and their teeth chattering, "weeping and gnashing their teeth," it's referring to how deeply disappointed these people will be as they are, so to speak, getting "sent out into the cold," that is, exiled...but not getting burned alive! Because they, for their great outward piety, anticipated getting not only citizenship but many other rewards, such as appointments to prestigious government jobs, they will be shocked to learn "sinners and publicans" will get their "green cards" long before they do...though Jesus never condemned them to eternal exile...he just said they would be the LAST to get their citizenship requests approved, once they show their hearts have really changed. Of course, the REAL question is whether Jesus, himself, believed in the popular idea of his day about a literal Jewish government taking over the world, and the answer seems likely to be, "No!" Toward the end of his public ministry, he began to let it be known what he believed was the REAL "Kingdom," a place inside the hearts and minds of PEOPLE (Luke 17:20-21) who had embraced his message of personal change, to reject leading lives of hurting others to embrace the joyous life of doing good and helping the suffering! Rick Lannoye, author of www.amazon.com/Hell-No-Certain-There-Place/dp/1477401938
Wow !!! Tremendous non edifying words because no explanation was given, totally far away from reality, my people perish for the lack of knowledge says the Lord of hosts
Wrong. Read again, - whatever you (peter) bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you (peter) loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. The keys of the kingdom of heaven is not the key of knowledge. Peter is the apostle for the Jews, it is only until his time. Jesus said to him (one of the criminal), Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise. Lk23:43 - therefore Jesus authorized peter to decide who can enter the kingdom of heaven.
It can't mean that Peter gets to decide who enters the kingdom of heaven. The New Testament is full of teaching that those who have faith in Christ enter.
You are actually correct in that Peter decided who (which group) would have authority to enter the kingdom. So who did he choose. First, individual Jews. Then the Samaritans and finally the gentiles. So Peter released the kingdom to all people on earth who qualify.
The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven is to have your name drawn out of a hat prior to Creation and then have the Calvinist God alter your mind against your will, giving you and the select few faith, while he discriminates against all of the non-selected non-elect goats.
Another angry rant there. You often complain but never offer any alternative point of view from the scriptures. If you listen to the video then you'll realise what the key refers to. Maybe you need to pray that the Holy Spirit will work in your heart.
@@HearGodsWord ---- I don't rant. All I do is repeat or highlight the very words and claims Calvinists preach and teach. The fact that Calvinism contradicts itself, i.e. says/claims one thing one second and another thing/claim another second, every other second isn't my problem. The fact that Calvinists cannot see the contradictions isn't my problem.
@@HearGodsWord ---- If the key is different than what I said then that is proof positive that Calvinism is a morass of contradictions. On Calvinism not one person can be saved unless what I said happens.
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To be in the Truth, you have to let the Word translate the Word, here's for the keys of the kingdom of Heaven:
The answer is in Luke 11:52 "Woe to you experts in the law! You have taken away the key to knowledge. You didn’t go in yourselves, and you hindered those who were trying to go in."
The keys are Simply the knowledge of God. If you Don't have knowledge of God, you stay out of the Kingdom.
And have the knowledge, it's not Simply knowing verses, the knowledge it's that:
"The revelation of your words brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced." (psalm 119:130)
the revelation of the Word is the real knowledge.
Because the Word is entirely written by the prophets, and prophets have spoken in parables (hosea 12:10), so the entire Bible is in parables, and revelation of these parables give us the real thought of God, give us light and life, and allows us to enter the Kingdom.
Be blessed
I do believe that the word of God could be a Key but there are true keys in the Kingdom of God. One being forgiveness I know. To say that only the word would be a key would go against the authority.
Keys Principles. Keys unlock or lock things.
A key is useless if you do not understand it's use.
If I use my house key to my car nothing will happen. No power.
If I give you the key to my house I have given you authority. At least to enter. if I have locked rooms you will need another key. you will need to know how to apply the keys.
Knowledge and wisdom of the Gospel are keys.
The keys are , " Thou are the Messiah, the Son of the Living GOD."
Thank you dear John Piper and Tony. What a joy to hear from you everytime Piper. Much love from us in Norway and longing to have you speak here in a such country which becaming secular and churches who sleeping and conformed to the world.
Wonderful stuff! Pastor John, God made you amazing, thank you Lord for our dear brother.
I was just reading this passage this morning and asking a similar question. Thank you God for giving me the answer.
ua-cam.com/video/faIB-sOBDKk/v-deo.html I find this to be a better answer. Pastor John said a couple of times in the video it's his opinion.
He said his understanding. He came to his conclusions based on his understanding of Scripture and language. He gave an excellent explanation.
Listening to Pastor John, ensures learning God's word & Gospel's message.
Very informative... praise God and his son Jesus Christ
Purrfeect explanation 👍🏻 my heart is filled watching this ❤️
This is was just what I was looking for thanks
This is SUCH an important explanation. I really thank God for you Pastor John. God bless you all at desiring God 🙏🏽❤
Yes sir…honored to be your brother in Christ, a true Disciple here 🙏🏻
Jesus revealed himself to me and told me he was the key. I believe he meant that he was the key of knowledge ( like you were saying), the keys to the kingdom. Praise the Lord .❤️🙏🙌
The key my friend is the Holy Spirit and yes Jesus inherited the Holy spirit.
The key was Peter's declaration, "Thou are the Messiah, the Son of the Living GOD. "
NOTHING ELSE !
@@WayofYahushua Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.
John 4:24 THE FATHER IS SPIRIT.
I have been studying this myself and from what I've found within the modern day scribe's is that in the old testament times people would have to God to priests to sacrifice in order to come to God with questions and prayers. And in those days the people would ask the priests to interpret the Bible for them so they come keep God's commandments. Well now through repentance and receiving the Holy Spirit we can come to God and understand the Bible for ourselves therefore giving us the keys of the Kingdom of God.
Peter's declaration, "Thou are the Messiah, the Son of the Living GOD. " are the keys and NOTHING ELSE.
@@WayofYahushua I don't understand what you're trying to say I'm sorry
Sound teaching, Glory to God
Great explanation thank you
The keys are not given to the entire church but to individuals who meet the criteria at the hand and will of God
Logically speaking... if Peter's Declaration, "Thou are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God." (ref. Matt. 16:16)... are the "KEYS," according to the interpretation of the Protestant Pastors/Preachers.. then, WHY would Christ give/entrust back the Declaration (KEYS) to Peter?... That would be a LOT of NON-SENSE!
As if, Christ had entrusted to Peter HIS (Christ's) being the Messiah/Savior (Keys), that would be the IMPLICATION of that... If Christ Jesus is the KEY, then Christ handed over HIMSELF being the Messiah/Son of God to Peter... but thank God, that was not what the Bible had implicated in the narration...
Praise be to God in Christ Jesus... Amen.
The key is belief that Jesus is the Christ. Amen.
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I think this is the best solution.
But why would Jesus say “I WILL give you the keys”? It sounds like he already received the keys if it’s just knowledge of Jesus as the Christ/Messiah
THANK YOU ! ! !
SO MANY ARE LOST TO THE TRUTH !
I've heard the argument that the "Petra" vs. "Petros" argument does not stand because Jesus would have been speaking Aramaic at the time and must not have made this play on words as Aramaic does not have these two connotations for the word "Stone." This confuses me. Does anyone have an answer?
In God's CHURCH (Body of Christ) there are neither Jews nor Greeks, Slaves/Servants nor Free, Male or Female Gender, regardless of Ethnicity and Social Status... (ref. Galatians 3:28)...
However, when it comes to PREACHING the GOSPEL, and HEAD of the FAMILY, God/YHWH's WILL (Preference and Prerogative), is that the "MAN of God" be the OVERSEERS (Heads/Leaders) of God's Church and Head of the FAMILY through Christ Jesus... "Women of Faith" should learn to be in total Humility in SUBMISSION and SILENT in the CHURCH of God... (ref. 1 Corin 14:34)...
According to the Gospel of Apostle John (ref. John 21:25)... There were many OTHER THINGS that Christ Jesus had done that were witnessed by His 12 Apostles (not by St. Paul) and others in the 1st Cent. A.D. that was not been able to be written down (became the Oral/Spoken Traditions)... which is in this case...
Christians must not JUDGE for themselves which is better or greater among the Apostles, for example, St. Peter or St. Paul... Just because St. Paul wrote more Epistles/Letters than Peter, James, and Jude... including rebuking Peter and James regarding the "Physical Circumcision" of the Gentiles/Pagans which only needs "Spiritual Circumcision"... (ref. Colossians 2:11)... And not because, St. Paul was taken by God to the 3RD HEAVEN through Paul's VISION... (ref. 2 Corin. 12:1-10).
It is a matter of GOD/YHWH's WILL (Preferences/Prerogatives) that Christians must Abide/Follow, Believe, Respect, and Honor... without any question or objection...
If Apostle Peter was chosen by God/YHWH through Christ Jesus to hold the KEYS with the Power and Authority to BIND (accept) and LOSE (reject) on Earth and to the Gates of the Kingdom of Heaven... no question or objection... so, be it... God's WILL be done...
Christ Jesus said, "NOT MY WILL BUT YOUR (God/YHWH) BE DONE."... (ref. Luke 22:42)... Praise be to God in Christ Jesus... Amen and Amen.
Of course its relevant today. Everything God said to us is relevant, yesterday, today, tomorrow
Nope, Christ Jesus was not talking to ALL Apostles, just to Simon Peter... Christ Jesus used the pronoun "YOU" which is singular, not plural... God the Father (YHWH) had chosen Simon Bar (bin) Jonah (Peter) to reveal the true identity of Christ as the "SON of the Living God," that was why the KEYS to the Kingdom of Heaven was given to him alone, not to all apostles...
Christ did not say to the 12 Apostles "Truly, I say to "YOU ALL" (or ALL of YOU)... NOPE... Christ was talking to His Apostles but HE was referring/pertaining only to the ONE whom Christ had chosen who holds the KEYS... with the Power to Bind and Lose on Earth and in Heaven... Better read again starting Matt. 16:19 onward, not just only from Matt. 18:18... the original Scriptures were written with NO CHAPTERS and VERSES in corresponding numbers...
According to the Bible, Christ changed Simon Bar-Jonah (Simon Son of Jonah) into "CEPHA" (a Hebrew-Aramaic word for ROCK)... in English PETER... for Peter holds the KEYS to the Gates of Heaven, Peter was clearly called/referred as the GATEKEEPER (singular)... not the Gatekeepers (all apostles including Judas Iscariot)... NOPE... just a singular person who was FIRST chosen by Christ to hold the Spiritual KEYS (Task of Office) to the Gates of the Kingdom of Heaven...
Then, before Peter was martyred down, the Spiritual KEYS (Task of Office) was handed over called APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION... Analogy... like the President after 4 or 8 years, he/she must hand over the Public OFFICE to the Succeeding President of the country through the People's Election... same analogy... APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION was also done through casting "LOTS" just like how MATTHIAS was chosen to be the replacement of Judas Iscariot...
Praise be to God in Christ... Amen.
Simon Peter was often said to be the "GATEKEEPER"... Logically, the KEYS need Doors or Gates to "Open and Close" or to "Bind and Lose"... the word KEYS is not a literal word but a symbolic/ metaphorical word which means to have the Right Authority (Leadership) to the CHURCH of God in Christ in "Binding and Losing" on Earth as well as in Heaven... The word KINGDOM is also a symbolic/metaphorical word that Christ Jesus used which means the CHURCH of God which Christ built upon the ROCK... It is also not a Literal CHURCH (Wall Building) but the Body of Christ that is composed of a group/congregation/association of Christ's believers commonly called CHRISTIANS...
I used the word "Right Authority" for the KEYS... A Gatekeeper kept many KEYS, and the Door or Gate can not be opened or closed unless with the RIGHT KEY ... therefore, the "Binding and Losing" on Earth as well as in Heaven does not solely come ALONE from the Gatekeeper as he pleases or wishes to, but must also be according to or sanction by the WORD of God (Scripture). Not by the Gatekeeper's WILL but foremost, God's WILL be done...
At the time when Christ Jesus gave the KEYS (right authority) to Apostle Simon Peter, the KINGDOM (Body of Christ/Church), has not yet arrived... why?... for Christ Jesus has not yet at that time fulfilled His mission to ransom the sin of mankind... After His death, resurrection, and ascension... on Pentecost day, the Apostles and believers were all gathered in the closed room when the CHURCH (Kingodm) arrived thru the Holy Spirit (tongues of Fire) to each individual in the room... thus, the CHURCH arrived on earth,...
We, the Christians thru our Faith in Christ by God's Grace became "PART" of the Body of Christ, the CHURCH of God in Christ... and this CHURCH grew to be the 7 Churches in Asia Minor in the late 1st Cent. A.D., before the Book of Revelation was completely finished by Apostle John and copied by his scribers from Hebrew-Aramaic manuscripts to Greek manuscripts in around 92 - 96 A.D... Facts and Truth Biblically and logically speaking... Amen.
Peter's declaration, "Thou are the Messiah, the Son of the Living GOD. " are the Keys. I have them, do you ?
@@WayofYahushua Take Note:... Christ Jesus is the WAY and the TRUTH... The Sole Owner of the KEYS to the Gates/Doors of the CHURCH on Earth and in the Kingdom of Heaven... However, the KEYS were Entrusted by Christ to Apostle Simon Peter almost 2000 years ago with the Power and Authority to OPEN/Bind and CLOSE/Lose while Christ Jesus sits on the Right Side of God's Throne...
And the KEYS of the CHURCH will only be surrendered (give it back) in Christ's RETURN on Earth to Rule the CHURCH for HIs Millennial Reign (1000 years) on Earth with an Iron Rod (Strick/precise rule)...
The CHURCH of God has APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION, just like when they appointed MATHIAS with God's permission as the replacement of Judas Iscariot through "Casting Lots"...
Most Protestant Churches and Denomination believe that Christians ONLY need Christ Jesus alone to attain the promise of Salvation or to be Saved (past tense)... They do not believe in the CHURCH of God founded and built by Christ through/upon the ROCK... If Christians believed only in Christ Jesus and rejected His Church, NO Christians would ever be saved... Why?
For Christ Jesus is the (Spiritual) GROOM/Husband and the CHURCH of GOD is the (Spiritual) BRIDE/Wife... Christ is WEDDED to His Church/Bride, just like the Son of God (Christ) united as one with His Father (God)...
Logically speaking, what for is the CHURCH of God if we only need CHRIST JESUS alone... We must accept and follow/obey ALL Christ's teachings and commandments through His Apostles... Christ said to His Apostles, "Spread the Gospel (of Christ) and make DISCIPLESHIPS of all Nations"... and not make APOSTLESHIPS of all Nations...
Christ Jesus and God's CHURCH are INSEPARABLE, united as ONE, just like the Father (God) and the Son (Christ Jesus)...
Facts and Truth of the Matters. Biblically and Logically speaking... Praise be to God in Christ Jesus... Amen and Amen...
@@WayofYahushua Did Christ Jesus say, "I give you ALL (Apostles) the KEYS to Gates of Heaven?... NOPE... specifically to Apostles Simon Peter only, that was why He became the Leader of the Apostles... who holds the KEYS as the FIRST Gatekeeper of the CHURCH built by Christ upon the ROCK... Praise be to God in Christ... Amen
@@WayofYahushua Christ asked Apostle Peter, "Who do you say I Am?... Peter answered, "You are the Messiah/Christ, the Son of the Living God." (ref. Matt. 16:15-16).
Clearly, Peter never says, "You are the KEYS to the Gates of Heaven."... that was only the interpretation of the Protestant Churches of Savior/Messiah... but nothing in the Bible that says, Christ Jesus is the KEYS...
Christ should have said to His Apostles, since you believe in ME, you have ALL received the KEYS... NOPE... The KEYS entrusted to Peter as the first Gatekeeper were used for the Gates/Doors of the CHURCH of God built by Christ upon the ROCK till Christ returns on Earth ... Amen.
@@WayofYahushua Logically speaking... if Peter's Declaration, "Thou are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God." (ref. Matt. 16:16)... are the "KEYS," according to the interpretation of the Protestant Pastors/Preachers.. then, WHY would Christ give/entrust back (handed over) the Declaration (KEYS) to Peter?... That would be a LOT of NON-SENSE!
As if, Christ had entrusted to Peter HIS (Christ's) being the Messiah/Savior (Keys), that would be the IMPLICATION of that... If Christ Jesus is the KEY, then Christ handed over HIMSELF being the Messiah/Son of God to Peter... but thank God, that was not what the Bible had implicated in the narration...
Praise be to God in Christ Jesus... Amen.
🙏🙏🙏🌎 Amen. Thank God for the kingdom
The doctrine of OSAS and Lordship salvation is a perfect example of the distortion of the word that causes the truth to be bound and false doctrine released. To spirit rebirth repentance, baptism, and grace is all you need. To soul salvation/sanctification is not necessary and flies in the face of saved by faith alone in Christ alone. Then the Kingdom of God is distorted to the point that it is here and now and the church controls it/expands it because its in your heart. then the judgement seat of Christ is for rewards only, so dont worry about it because every believer is the bride of Christ.
Of course, this is addressed to Peter. It is a stretch to interpret as addressed to all disciples to all disciples. Doing so is what causes the problems cited here
From Leo: No stretch, look it up, read the chapter in context. Matthew Chapter 18 begins with JESUS addressing the Disciples. It does not prescribe a change of audience, vs. 18 is still all the disciples. I have lots of Bibles, but am reading out of the ST. Joseph New American Bible published by Catholic Book Publishing. If we take a careful look at both the 1st and 2nd epistle of ST. Peter, we see no where does he differentiate his calling from ours. I Peter 2:9 says that the readers of his Epistle,, are a royal priesthood, not just Peter. May GOD bless you in your studies.
Barb Melle It’s direct address to Peter! Two sentences . You are Peter...I will give you the keys...
Lanette it means that the assertion that those promises were addressed to all disciples is wrong. The keys were given to Peter alone and clearly.
How could a group of minimally hundreds of equal recipients/disciples ever come to agreement on what to bind or loose?
Text is clear
@@d2dolan two different chapters in Matthew are quoted. Listen to Piper again.
One of the best explanations of this (often mistreated) text! 🤓
Hello pastor John, I have a question relating to the law of moses. Why did God allow stoning in the old testament but Jesus stoped the stoning of a sinful woman in the new testament?
@niecers What a great explanation! I love that! 😍
And I agree, not sure how I would have answered that, but since you started, I will expand, just so I can be clear for myself!! I am speaking more to myself now!!
In the old Testament, God knew The people weren't able to keep the Whole Law, so once a year, they went up to the High Priest to sacrifice an acceptable animal by placing their hands on the head of the animal, thus tranferring symbolically their sin onto the animal i.e. Scapegoat!! Killing the animal..the shedding of the Blood to atone for the sin..and burning the flesh on the alter!! All foreshadowing what was to come!! The High Priest now being Jesus Christ, Sacrificial Lamb of God!! Blood Shed atoning for our sins!! Wow, you sparked all that in me!! Thank you👍🙌😍
And to add, we daily must die to flesh, burn up that flesh!! FLESH CANNOT DWELL IN THE PRESENCE OF OUR MOST HOLY GOD!! AMEN!!👉🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖 be blessed!!
What is the key? As in 2TIMOTHY 3:15 and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for Salvation through faith in Christ. Why ? If you truly believe God obey his command as in John 3:16. So who is Jesus. As in 1CORINTHIANS 10:3-4, they all ate the same spiritual food. [ 4 ] and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them and that rock was Christ. What does Christ mean? Christ is a Greek word means anointed one. As well as in Matthew 16:20 Then he warned his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ. To God be the Glory
Jesus, as the Son of David, establishes his Church according to the Davidic Kingdom. In the OT Davidic Kingdom, there was an office of the steward/prime minister who's role was to attend to the king's affairs in the king's absence. The steward held the keys to the kingdom and acted under the authority of the king. In Mathew 16:18-19, Jesus, the eternal Davidic King, entrusts the keys to the kingdom to Peter and this gesture identifies Peter as the new steward/prime minister.
Jesus ascends to the throne of David and leaves behind Peter to attend to His Church until the eternal Davidic King returns (second coming).
Which scripture in the old testament?
@@womenofhonorglobalministry7147 In 1 Kings 4:7, King Solomon had 12 officers to rule over Israel. Jesus had 12 Apostles which were picked by him to rule over His Church after He ascended into heaven.
The Davidic Kingdom also had a prime minister who had the absolute authority of the King. In Isaiah 22:15-24 God is angry with his prime minister Shebna, and will replace him with Eliakim, who will be given the keys to the Kingdom, and will have the power to open and shut, who will be a father figure to his people, and who will be a sure peg on a throne of honor to his father. The whole weight of his father’s house shall rest on him. Jesus gave Peter the keys to the Kingdom of God (Mathew 16:18-19), a symbol of authority prefigured by Eliakim in the OT. Peter and his successors have the power to bind and loose (open and shut) in the name of Jesus, from Matthew 18:18. The entire weight of the Catholic Church rests on the Pope and his teachings, just like the entire weight of David's house rested on Eliakim.
@@GR65330 But there is no where scripture exalt peter like Pope. Peter is given a leadership role among the equal disciples for the purposes of order.
@@womenofhonorglobalministry7147 Of course the Pope is a fellow bishop; the first among equals. When Jesus entrusted the keys of the kingdom to Peter, He identified Peter as His steward (prime minister) in accordance with the Davidic Kingdom. In Mathew 18, Jesus gave authority to all the apostles but only Peter held the keys.
In other words, Peter held the primacy and the other apostles had authority but were under Jesus.
All of this is in accordance with the Davidic Kingdom.
The keys is faith and grace in the finished work of christ...
@Shdjdjaskdj Ajdjdjsjdieoq definitely not.
Acts 2:38 keys
@@barneyroberts668 Hello, Peter was talking to Israel just as Jesus was.
Paul is the apostle to the gentiles and peter to the circumcised.
There are differences in their messages did you know?.
O Bop-ya, Both Peter, Paul and Jesus taught the same keys the same plan of salvation.
There is not two Testament one for Israel and one for the Gentile nations.Infact the Jewish oracles of God teach in Ephesians 2:11-22.(VS 14) The wall of partition was abolished under the second Adam (Jesus) and made possible a reunification of the peoples of the earth into one new body the body of Christ. By offering only one salvation by one Spirit (V.18), two basic people groups (Jew and Gentile) are made equal,given equal access and form a new human race,with the second Adam as its "chief corner stone".
Apostle Peter was the spokesman at Pentecost for he had been given the Keys(Matthew 16:19).Matthew,John,and the other apostles were all present when the prophetic shadow picture of Pentecost was fulfilled they were all witnesses to Peters marvelous message and supported him as he opened the door of salvation(Acts 2:14)When the Jews who were gathered in Jerusalem for the Festival of Pentecost under the conviction of sin asked what shall we do? " Peter replied, repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of (Jesus Christ) for the (remission) of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost" (Acts 2:38)
Peter used the same keys to open the door of salvation to the Gentiles (Acts 10), and they received the same experience that the disciples did on the day of Pentecost.
(Acts 10:42-48) Pentecostal experience came to the Gentiles gathered in the house of Cornelius after merely a few minutes of hearing the word of the Lord delivered by the man holding the keys the Spirit descended on the believing Gentiles just as on the believing Jews on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2).After a person Jew or Gentile had been baptised by the Spirit, baptism in water was not optional Peter ordered his Gentile audience to be baptized with water in the name of the Lord (Jesus Christ)These Gentiles were born again of water and of Spirit just as the Jews on the day of Pentecost.
(Acts 19:1-7) Apostle Paul in Ephesus encounters the Disciples of John the Baptist.
Disciples, who believed in Christ obeyed the preaching of Paul and submitted to baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus. Importantly, their example illustrates to those who have not taken on the name of Jesus in baptism the need to be re-baptized.
Following baptism, Paul laid hands on these disciples, the Holy Spirit came on them, they spoke with tongues, and prophesied.
Opponents of biblical salvation err by going first to the Epistles in virtually ignoring the book of Acts where the plan and experience of Salvation is recorded.
I hope you honestly examine the witness of the scriptures I have presented to you this day.God bless.
@@barneyroberts668 hi...thats quite a document you got goin there.
Salvation by Faith by grace alone was not available to israel in the old covenant.
They did not live in the dispensation of grace but had a righteousness by obedience to the law.
Rolling up the old covenant ten commandments with the dispensation of grace given to Paul by the risen christ is not understanding the gospel that saves today.
You could not say to the lost sheep of israel to be dead to the law mate!
Hope that provides some interest and more enquiry.
You're mistaken. Peter is Cephas (Arabic for rock). Jesus spoke Arabic
John 1:42. 1 Cor 1:12; 1 Cor 9:5; 1 Cor 15:5, Galatians 2:9. Simon -> becomes "Cephas". That's Aramaic (which once again, Jesus was speaking in). Matthew wrote in Greek aka NOT Aramaic. Jesus called Simon bar Jonah -> Cephas (Rock) aka not pebble.
You might object and say well then why in the greek Matthew 16:18 does it say PetrOs (for "peter") and PetrAs (for on this "rock") ? its because of language! Peter is a male. if you were to call a man named stephen, "stephanie", wouldnt you be upset? In GREEK, "Peter" means pebble. But Jesus wasn't speaking in greek. (Matthew though, wrote in greek due to the major greek influence.)
(and if you didn't know, Caesarea Philippi (named after Philip, one of the 4 rulers after Herod died, naming his territory after caesar and himself) was an archeological sight for idols. Pan, Zeus, etc... it was also commonly known literally as "the gates of the underworld/hades".
Let me paint you a picture of what happens in matthew 16:13-19.
Jesus takes his disciples to Caesarea Philippi. Stands near the cave (that spewed water from a spring that fed the jordan) was used for child sacrifice to pan. As well as the other areas for idolatry, (court of pan, temple of Zeus, upper tomb temple (for public sex), lower tomb temple... (also for public sex)) And Jesus is standing there with them with all these idols in the background and asks the disciples, who do people say I(Jesus) am? Some disciples respond with Elijah, John the baptist, Jeremiah, or a prophet. Then Jesus says, "But who do YOU say I am? Simon tells Jesus who He is... then Jesus tells Simon who Simon is! (Cephas!) Remember, Jesus has a reason why He took them there and asked them what people say vs what they(Simon) think. Jesus then renames Simon Cephas (rock) and on this Cephas (rock) I will build my church and the "gates of the underworld/hates" aka the area they are in, won't prevail against it. Also gate back then meant defensive. So Jesus is telling Cephas that He's building a church, and He wants them to go on the offense and spread the gospel/teachings etc. Jesus then gives Cephas (Peter) (Rock aka not pebble) the KeyS to the kingdom of heaven. -> Isaiah 22:22 reference! ( if your bible references Rev 3:7, cool, go look where rev 3:7 is referencing... (its Isaiah 22:22). Lss Jesus is giving Cephas (Peter) the keys. Not the 12 disciples (not to be confused with matt 18:18) and gives Cephas (Peter) the authority to bind and loose things on earth and in heaven as well. Bind = to forbid with indisputable authority, Loose = to permit with indisputable authority. Thing to focus on is who did Jesus gave the keys to. Just like in Isaiah 22! Authority was passed down from Shebna to Eliakim! Just like Jesus is passing down authority to Cephas (Peter). (read Isaiah 22:15-25). This (matt 16:19) was the start of the papacy. :) And you can trace every pope back all the way to Peter! (because Peter was the first). I felt like God wanted me to share that with someone. God bless you all.
Please also remember, Simon is told he will become Cephas by Jesus in John 1:42! There's a reason for it haha. Hopefully this post doesnt get taken down. God bless you all who read this and consider what I've said.
There's so much more! But this will hopefully start a hunger for truth.
TYVM Wesley!! If I may.......Are you an Orthodox Christian or, perhaps Catholic??.......Being raised a Roman Catholic myself ~ pre-V2 ~ I agree w/what you say, recently learn all this. Anyway... *God Bless you & yours, my friend*
arabic?srsly?
@@_IT_Jason yes, what’s wrong with Arabic?
Cephas isn’t a Greek word.
@@weswesriddd If peter was the rock...why would jesus say,on this rock I will build my church.He could have easily told upon u i will build my church.Dosnt make sense.And old testament isnt as new testament.In Old testament time God was there dwelling in temple betwee cherubims.New testament isnt jst for a nation,its for entire world.How do u even think one Peter will be for the entire world.Peter says in his epitle that Jesus is the rock.
@@weswesriddd aramaic
min 5:19. John Piper: You know you are off on this one. Our Lord JesusChrist didn’t spoke to His disciples in Greek, he did in Aramaic, which is the same word Cephas. “You are Cephas and on this cephas I would build my Church.”
Which Church? The One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
Viva Cristo Rey!
Why were the KEYS (Righteous Authority) to the GATES (Open/Close, Binding/Losing) of the KINGDOM (Church/Body of Christ) of HEAVEN (3rd Heaven/God's Throne) given only to Simon Peter?... Because God had chosen Simon Peter to reveal the TRUE IDENTITY of Christ Jesus, that Jesus is not only the Messiah/Christ/Savior, Lord of Lords, King of Kings, New Perfect Adam, Prophet, and Last High Priest of God but foremost, as the "SON OF THE LIVING GOD" (WORD of God)... Glory, Praise and Thanks be to God in Christ Jesus' name... Amen.
First question....what are the keys?
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Man don’t live on bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord he was telling Peter blessed are you because this has been revealed to you by my father in heaven the true church of Jesus Christ is those who have ears to hear it is the spiritual revelations that people receive from the most high that is the true church and the gates of hell Will not Prevail against it anyone with ears let Them here What the Spirit says to the churches it’s through spiritual revelations in our walk with Christ throughout our lives when we read God‘s word the spirit reveals truth to us in many many ways one truth one God one Jesus Christ peace be with you🍷🍞
Yes! Jesus gave the key to Peter so Peter has the key and is kept by the catholic church until today!
Keys represents the knowledge and teaching of Jesus. All Christians have this not just the Catholic Church.
@@frankpulice7477 They get these keys from Peter whom Jesus had initially given to Peter!
Hi
I disagree about what the rock is on which the church is built. It is surely Peter, although the saying doesn't mean that Peter is a foundation of the church in a technical sense. We could paraphrase: 'Peter, I am going to use you massively in the early stages of building my church.'
Catholics are wrong to see any reference to papal succession here, but it is equally wrong to say that Peter isn't the rock at all.
If we posit that the original saying used the Aramaic word kepha twice - 'You are Kepha and on this kepha I will build my church' - then there are good reasons for thinking that the best way of translating this into Greek is: 'You are Petros and on this petra I will build my church'.
The reason why petros isn't used twice is because in the first century petros was almost never used as a common noun and also it seems that this word may well have never been used to refer to a foundation stone. Hence different words (petros and petra) were needed in the Greek translation, although this apparently wouldn't have been the case in the original Aramaic (kepha twice).
I get your point my brother :) but you must also know the context of the passage. Jesus and his disciples were at caeserea philippi (stood only 25 miles from religious communities of galilee) when they had the dialogue. At Caesarea Philippi, Jesus and his disciples were standing in front of the largest rock formation in Israel with pagan statues and at least fourteen temples in the background. If you look up info about this place, you will see its actually a massive bedrock where the pagans also worshiped the idol Pan (also the centrAl baal worship place of the canaanites in the OT) . In fact its the religious center among greek pagans for Pan, so they named it Panias in his honor, before Herod philip rebuilt the city and named it after himself. Theres also a cave in the setting where the pagans believed to gave been the gate to the underworld, where fertility gods lived... aNd the water that flows from it is a symbol of the underworld and believed that the gods travel to and from the underworld thorugh caves. Therefore both the water and the cave created a gate to the unserworld. Pagans conduct detestable activities such as prostitution and sexual interaction btween humans and goats in order to entice the returns of these gods each year. Standing as they were at a literal “gates of hell” in a massive bedrock in caeserea philippi, i believe Jesus was intentional when he said “and upon this rock (petra, see concordance at strong #G4073) i will build my church and the GATES OF HELL Will not overcome it”. Moreover, Jesus had given Simon a nickname, “Petros,” meaning a single stone. “Petra,” the term Jesus used for his future church, means a massive rock or formation; fixed, immovable, enduring.
@@hei0919 Thanks for your reply.
You are right that the dialogue in Matt 16:17-20 takes place at Caesarea Philippi. I'm not sure how much of an allusion there is in the dialogue to the rock formations and pagan rituals at Caesarea Philippi in the saying of v. 18. But even if you are right about that, it doesn't affect my point.
You say that petra is used for Jesus' future church. Actually, Jesus says that the church will be built ON the petra. So the petra must refer to something other than the church, and I believe it refers to Peter.
I think the following happened:
(1) In the original Aramaic of Jesus' saying the same word, kepha, was used twice, because this word could be used for any kind of rock including a foundation rock. So the saying was a play on words that went as follows:
'You are Kepha [meaning Rock, Simon Peter's nickname], and on this kepha [meaning foundation rock] I will build my church . . .'
(2) When this came to be translated into Greek, there was a problem. The word petros was already in use as a reference to Peter, so that had to be used to translate the first kepha. However, this word would have looked strange or even wrong as a reference to a foundation rock. So the similar word petra, which could easily refer to a foundation rock, was used to translate the second kepha. And the saying became:
'You are Petros [meaning Rock, Simon Peter's nickname], and on this petra [meaning foundation rock] I will build my church . . .'
So both petros and petra refer to Peter, and Jesus is saying how greatly he will use Peter in the early years of the church.
In case you are interested, I have actually written an article on the identity of the rock in Matt 16:18, which can be found here:
maxaplin.blogspot.com/2016/10/peter-rock-in-matthew-1618.html
Peter = pebble small stone / rock
JESUS IS THE FOUNDATION yhe chief cornerstone the builders rejected CHRIST IS THE ROCK
@@bryanbouzigard7019 You haven't interacted with any of the points I made. You would need to provide reasoning to make your case.
Different Greek words were needed to translate from Aramaic to Greek, hence the presence of both petros and petra in the Greek text. Peter is the rock in view, but not as Catholics understand it.
Lailahailallah Muhammad Rasulullah is the key of heaven
I get David Wilkerson and John piper mixed up all the time they remind me of each other
Love them both! Also derek prince!
Where do I send my question? Pls help me. Thank you!
I believe that you send questions to the email address on desiring God website
@@huntera6301 and what would that be? Sorry irdk and i really would be glad if you'd answer me. Tyia =)
desiringGod.org/askpastorjohn
Luke 2:14 Hebrews 1:1 Daniel 8:20 Matthew 1:1 Isaiah 9:6
Even muslims offer heaven
there are two different ways to reach heaven ( Yahweh and Allah ) Now
decide which way you like.
number 31:15 to 18. killing innocent. people's old man women's little. children and rapping only virgin girls ?
Luke 19: 27 Jesus says
But enemies of mine who did not want me to a reign( king) over them bring them here to me and kill them front of me ? ( Saviour speeks evils )
Even allah. Speeks evils
Sahih Muslim (1-30)
Allah said : I have commanded to fight against people so long as they not declare that there is no God but Allah ?
Sahih bukhari ( 52:73)
"Allah's apostle said know that paradise is under the shades of swords, "
To whom we believe we don't want
This kind of God & allah
Freedom life we need
John Bosco ✋ Wait What?? Nothing you just stated makes any sense, and is surley not biblical!!
you read bible. can explain me verses
@@johnbosco2634 First off, you must read Romans 10:9 accepting Christ as Personal Lord and Saviour, believing in Your Heart, That God raised Him from the Dead!! Jesus Christ IS GOD!! CAME TO EARTH IN THE FLESH.... Abraham was promised a son...His wife misinterpreted Gods promise, took matters in her own hands, had her maidservant Hager conceive a child from Abraham which was named ISHMAEL...he was not the PROMISED CHILD...ISSAC WAS....So you see, the Arbs now, and most of the Middle east are Ismael's decendants) They worship Allah.
Jesus clearly states...NO MAN COMES TO THE FATHER..BUT ONLY THROUGH THE SON!! Please read...1John 5
John..You must also be Baptized in the Holy Spirit....The Holy Spirit will teach you, enlighten you..give you Power to believe, and understanding...If you are sincere, and do not want to go to hell, but live for eternity with Me, and Jesus Christ, be a Truth Seeker, ask God from your heart, say something like, Lord God, I'm confused, I don't know what to believe, Please help me Understand how that You are God the FATHER...God the SON... and God the HOLY SPIRIT!! I WANNA LIVE FOR ETERNITY WITH YOU, BEHOLDING YOUR GLORY...YOUR MAJESTY YOUR POWER, YOUR LIGHT...FORGIVE ME, TEACH ME THE TRUTH...YOUR WORD IS TRUTH...HIS NAME IS JESUS CHRIST!!! AMEN 😍💖👍
Please stick to word number 31: 15 to 18.
Luke 19: 27
Why he curses fig tree with no reason there was no season ( he was hungry )
Then how he kept 40 day & 40 nights
Fasting ,
being in Christ do not doubt only believe what ever ( his written in bible ) and say Amen .no asking Questions only be a good listener
Only yehweh has created hell for his own business ? Yehweh created Lucifer for his own work they are partners best' friends they listen to each other they play basketball game with innocent people's
This all people's of bible are one family members . heaven & hell are those who believe in bible is only for themselves ?
you keep your hell fear into your own hearts
@Lanette It is so sad when they are convinced that they are right!!! Reprobate minds..
Like you, I am very sadden when they are combative, only want to argue points of the bible, or try and find contradiction...I pray for them and move on...There are too many, that truly are hungry for the word..they knew Christ, was saved.....is saved...backslidden....Yea, I go after those....because people like Mr. John here...only want to debate, and blah blah blah...one plants, one waters, ULTIMATELY, GOD BRINGS THE INCREASE...WE TOLD HIM THE TRUTH OF GODS WORD...YOU TOLD HIM...JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY TO THE FATHER...NO BLOOD ON MY HAND...YET WE 🙏 PRAY!!! BE BLESSED MY SISTER😍🙏💖👍
Having the keys is having the knowledge to get to the kingdom and helping people get to heaven. Jesus said He is the rock . Follow the conversation. Peter is the small rock and Jesus is the big rock. Look at Peters life after this conversation.
I was given a pure white light key in a dream. I carry it in my belt.
I was running down a mountain and there were prisoners that wanted to grab me but the wardens told them they couldn't touch me because I was trained.
In a separate dream I saw a boy running on top of a large rock. Like one you would see maybe on a beach. Very long and large. He stopped running and was looking at something. I looked to see what he was looking at. It was a giant creature with many arms. Many people who were walking on sand willingly walked towards the creature. They started eating bread that was coming out of it. The arms then started sucking the souls out of these people. They were still alive but they looked dead.
I turned back and looked at the boy and he was talking to a younger boy and he said they are eating false Manna don't know it. Then the creature saw him and came towards him. He was still on the rock and crouched down almost like in prayer. He pulled out a shield that had a crab type symbol on it. It opened up and completely covered his entire body. You couldn't even see his feet.
Then the dream ended.
Pressing into find what these dreams mean 🙏
Take Note:... Christ Jesus is the WAY and the TRUTH... The Sole Owner of the KEYS to the Gates/Doors of the CHURCH on Earth and in the Kingdom of Heaven... However, the KEYS were Entrusted by Christ to Apostle Simon Peter almost 2000 years ago with the Power and Authority to OPEN/Bind and CLOSE/Lose while Christ Jesus sits on the Right Side of God's Throne...
And the KEYS of the CHURCH will only be surrendered (give it back) in Christ's RETURN on Earth to Rule the CHURCH for HIs Millennial Reign (1000 years) on Earth with an Iron Rod (Strick/precise rule)...
The CHURCH of God has APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION, just like when they appointed MATHIAS with God's permission as the replacement of Judas Iscariot through "Casting Lots"...
Most Protestant Churches and Denomination believe that Christians ONLY need Christ Jesus alone to attain the promise of Salvation or to be Saved (past tense)... They do not believe in the CHURCH of God founded and built by Christ through/upon the ROCK... If Christians believed only in Christ Jesus and rejected His Church, NO Christians would ever be saved... Why?
For Christ Jesus is the (Spiritual) GROOM/Husband and the CHURCH of GOD is the (Spiritual) BRIDE/Wife... Christ is WEDDED to His Church/Bride, just like the Son of God (Christ) united as one with His Father (God)...
Logically speaking, what for is the CHURCH of God if we only need CHRIST JESUS alone... We must accept and follow/obey ALL Christ's teachings and commandments through His Apostles... Christ said to His Apostles, "Spread the Gospel (of Christ) and make DISCIPLESHIPS of all Nations"... and not make APOSTLESHIPS of all Nations...
Christ Jesus and God's CHURCH are INSEPARABLE, united as ONE, just like the Father (God) and the Son (Christ Jesus)...
Facts and Truth of the Matters. Biblically and Logically speaking... Praise be to God in Christ Jesus... Amen and Amen...
As the word of God as in Luke 11: 52 Woe to you experts in the law because you have taken away the key to knowledge. You yourselves have not entered and you have hindered those who are entering. Now who's the key to knowledge? As in James 1:5 as well as in John 14:13-14 and I will do whatever you ask in my name so that the Son may bring Glory to the Father. [ 14 ] You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. To Who's name we present our petition? Through Jesus Christ. ( Take Notes; all petition should address the name of Jesus Christ/ or closed it in the name of Jesus Christ. ) to God be the Glory
Check out more on this topic from Dr Myles Munroe’s teachings 1+2 of The Keys to the kingdom of Heaven. And How the keys to the kingdom works.
Amen!
The TRUTH of the MATTER... (Matt. 16:19) Christ Jesus gave Simon Peter the KEYS to the GATE of the Kingdom of Heaven (Paradise/3rd Heaven)... (Matt. 18:18) Christ Jesus also gave Simon Peter the Power and Authority to Whomsoever/Whatsoever Simon Peter BIND/ALLOW on Earth will also be BOUND/ALLOWED in Heaven, and Whomsoever/Whatsoever Simon LOSE/REJECT on Earth will also be LOST/REJECTED in Heaven."... the RCC (Western Roman Catholic Church) claimed that Simon Peter was the 1st POPE, and GOC (Eastern Greek Orthodox Church) claimed Simon Peter was the 1st Bishop of the Church... Both claimed Simon Peter's Power and Authority given by Christ Jesus was passed on through the next generation of SUCCESSORS...
Therefore, if that is TRUE, all denominations of Protestant Churches are at the mercy of RCC/GOC thru their Power and Authority of EXCOMMUNICATION...
Any reaction from the Protestants about this matter?... Were this Power and Authority given by Christ including the KEYS to the GATE of Heaven, DIED along with Simon Peter in his grave?... Any Biblical reason/s why was not possible to be passed on to the next generation of successors?... Anyone?... Theologians or Biblical Scholars?... thanks in advance...
How bout as far as binding demonic entities or spirits? You tend to hear people doing that often. "I bind you demon in the Name of Jesus"
Great!
Again with this Petros and Petra nonsense when we Catholics have debunked it a million times? Funny that every time you get to this text you spend all this time to explain the plain meaning away. Also, I guess you Protestants forgot the book of Isaiah when talking about the Keys of the Kingdom 🙃
The Bible clearly said I will give to you (Peter) the Keys to the Gate of Heaven... Christ never says I gave you ALL the Keys to the Gate of Heaven... it is specifically given to Peter alone...
It says he will give him keys to the KINGDOM of heaven it does not say gates of heaven.
@@Notarabbit911 Well, YES, I just paraphrased what I've said... Simon Peter was often said to be the "GATEKEEPER"... Logically, the KEYS need Doors or Gates to "Open and Close" or to "Bind and Lose"... the word KEYS is not a literal word but a symbolic/metaphorical word which means to have the Right Authority (Leadership) to the CHURCH of God in Christ in "Binding and Losing" on Earth as well as in Heaven... The word KINGDOM is also a symbolic/metaphorical word that Christ Jesus used which means the CHURCH of God which Christ built upon the ROCK... It is also not a Literal CHURCH (Wall Building) but the Body of Christ that is composed of a group/congregation/association of Christ's believers commonly called CHRISTIANS...
I used the word "Right Authority" for the KEYS... A Gatekeeper kept many KEYS, and the Door or Gate can not be opened or closed unless with the RIGHT KEY ... therefore, the "Binding and Losing" on Earth as well as in Heaven does not solely come ALONE from the Gatekeeper as he pleases or wishes to, but must also be according to or sanction by the WORD of God (Scripture). Not by the Gatekeeper's WILL but foremost, God's WILL be done...
At the time when Christ Jesus gave the KEYS (right authority) to Apostle Simon Peter, the KINGDOM (Body of Christ/Church), has not yet arrived... why?... for Christ Jesus has not yet at that time fulfilled His mission to ransom the sin of mankind... After His death, resurrection, and ascension... on Pentecost day, the Apostles and believers were all gathered in the closed room when the CHURCH (Kingodm) arrived thru the Holy Spirit (tongues of Fire) to each individual in the room... thus, the CHURCH arrived on earth,...
We, the Christians thru our Faith in Christ by God's Grace became "PART" of the Body of Christ, the CHURCH of God in Christ... and this CHURCH grew to be the 7 Churches in Asia Minor in the late 1st Cent. A.D., before the Book of Revelation was completely finished by Apostle John and copied by his scribers from Hebrew-Aramaic manuscripts to Greek manuscripts in around 92 - 96 A.D... Facts and Truth Biblically and logically speaking... Amen.
@@Notarabbit911 You said, "he will (future tense) give him the Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven..." ... why future tense?... because as I have explained the KINGDOM has not arrived yet at that time Christ Jesus was doing His ministry on earth... but it came during the Pentecost after Christ's ascension back with God in Heaven...
@@Notarabbit911 Why were the KEYS (Righteous Authority) to the GATES (Open/Close, Binding/Losing) of the KINGDOM (Church/Body of Christ) of HEAVEN (3rd Heaven/God's Throne) given only to Simon Peter?... Because God had chosen Simon Peter to reveal the TRUE IDENTITY of Christ Jesus, that Jesus is not only the Messiah/Christ/Savior, Lord of Lords, King of Kings, New Perfect Adam, Prophet, and Last High Priest of God but foremost, as the "SON OF THE LIVING GOD" (WORD of God)...
Glory, Praise and Thanks be to God in Christ Jesus' name... Amen.
The Keys to the Kingdom of GOD is "Thou are the Messiah, the Son of the Living GOD."
I have them!
But it sounds like you don't.
Wrong Wrong Wrong .... Pastor
The Catholic Bible which is the first bible and therefore the only authentic one. Said, "And so I say to you , you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church. and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it"(Mathew 16). Thats why God made Peter the first Pope.
Wgat are the keys to the Kingdom of GOD ?
Answer: "Thou are the Christ, the Son of The Living GOD."
DUH !
Mat 16-19 Peter was the ROCK Simeon bar Jona Peter answer answers Correctly
We can break and bind assignments against us or others and loosen spirits that wont let us pray ect..
That is true 👍 amen 🙏
It's not a physical key, as you make it sound. It a spiritual key to a spiritual kingdom. The only key to the Kingdom of Heaven is the gospell.
No one can get saved without first hearing it, then receiving it.
Then we receive Holy Spirit Baptism can. As we go to his word, Christ can open many spiritual truths and give us spiritual food to our hearts content.
That's why Peter wasn't the only one who got a key and the only one to pass on that key. All the apostles were given the same key and we have the same.
No copy or duplicate, but the genuine key. Also. That's why Catholicism is wrong on all counts
THE KINGDOM OF "HEAVEN" JUST MEANS THE KINGDOM OF GOD, ON EARTH...INSIDE PEOPLE, NOW!
In the Gospels, the phrase "Kingdom of HEAVEN" was just another way of saying "Kingdom of GOD." Jews often substituted the word "Heaven," the place where God lives, in place of the word "God," because they felt it was irreverent to say "God."
But so many Christians who read the expression "Kingdom of Heaven" think it's talking about entering the PLACE called "Heaven," when it's simply referring to the theocratic government ON EARTH that most of the Jews of Jesus' day believed God would re-establish in Israel by sending a special king to set them free from the Romans--the Messiah.
To make things worse, many Neo Evangelical preachers and teachers then go on to, falsely, interpret the expression "cannot enter the Kingdom of God" as if it means "going to Hell," which is a complete fallacy!
"Entering" the Kingdom of God simply meant a person would become a citizen in the new, earthly, independent Jewish government, and not getting to "enter" that kingdom, just meant a person would be denied citizenship...for a time!
The thing to understand is that most of the Jews of Jesus' day believed those who would not immediately get citizenship in the coming kingdom would continue to live on earth, but with a much lower social status, not too unlike the world they actually lived in where Roman citizens had many more privileges than did everyone else! Basically, they were looking forward to the tables being turned, with Jews holding the best privileges in the world, and non-Jews having their social statuses reduced. Consequently, most people would end up as peasants, at least to begin with.
However, it's not as if anyone would be actively made to suffer! When we read about the religious hypocrites that Jesus criticized the most, not getting to "enter" the Kingdom, and how they'll respond by crying a lot and their teeth chattering, "weeping and gnashing their teeth," it's referring to how deeply disappointed these people will be as they are, so to speak, getting "sent out into the cold," that is, exiled...but not getting burned alive!
Because they, for their great outward piety, anticipated getting not only citizenship but many other rewards, such as appointments to prestigious government jobs, they will be shocked to learn "sinners and publicans" will get their "green cards" long before they do...though Jesus never condemned them to eternal exile...he just said they would be the LAST to get their citizenship requests approved, once they show their hearts have really changed.
Of course, the REAL question is whether Jesus, himself, believed in the popular idea of his day about a literal Jewish government taking over the world, and the answer seems likely to be, "No!" Toward the end of his public ministry, he began to let it be known what he believed was the REAL "Kingdom," a place inside the hearts and minds of PEOPLE (Luke 17:20-21) who had embraced his message of personal change, to reject leading lives of hurting others to embrace the joyous life of doing good and helping the suffering!
Rick Lannoye, author of www.amazon.com/Hell-No-Certain-There-Place/dp/1477401938
Wow !!! Tremendous non edifying words because no explanation was given, totally far away from reality, my people perish for the lack of knowledge says the Lord of hosts
On this Petros he Peter
Wrong. Read again, - whatever you (peter) bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you (peter) loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. The keys of the kingdom of heaven is not the key of knowledge.
Peter is the apostle for the Jews, it is only until his time.
Jesus said to him (one of the criminal), Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise. Lk23:43 - therefore Jesus authorized peter to decide who can enter the kingdom of heaven.
It can't mean that Peter gets to decide who enters the kingdom of heaven. The New Testament is full of teaching that those who have faith in Christ enter.
You are actually correct in that Peter decided who (which group) would have authority to enter the kingdom. So who did he choose. First, individual Jews. Then the Samaritans and finally the gentiles. So Peter released the kingdom to all people on earth who qualify.
@Lanette - no way .
@@maxaplin4204 - yes it mean exactly that. Those keys are not transferrable. It is call dispensation.
@@johnhoffman8203 - yes, with a little motivation from Christ.
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The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven is to have your name drawn out of a hat prior to Creation and then have the Calvinist God alter your mind against your will, giving you and the select few faith, while he discriminates against all of the non-selected non-elect goats.
Good morning. You should study Theology! God Bless.
Another angry rant there. You often complain but never offer any alternative point of view from the scriptures. If you listen to the video then you'll realise what the key refers to. Maybe you need to pray that the Holy Spirit will work in your heart.
@@HearGodsWord ---- I don't rant. All I do is repeat or highlight the very words and claims Calvinists preach and teach. The fact that Calvinism contradicts itself, i.e. says/claims one thing one second and another thing/claim another second, every other second isn't my problem. The fact that Calvinists cannot see the contradictions isn't my problem.
Whether you're Calvinist or not, the key is the same. That's my point.
@@HearGodsWord ---- If the key is different than what I said then that is proof positive that Calvinism is a morass of contradictions. On Calvinism not one person can be saved unless what I said happens.
Jesus, folk Aramaic, he did not speak Greek.
Petros is not what Jesus said.
Petros is not what Jesus said.
Key 1…..Faith in Jesus…..who he is!
Key 2….Faith in Jesus……what he accomplished!