“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
King James Version (KJV)
David0921's comment on 2023-05-10 08:56:59:
Matthew 16:18,19
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
In verse 18 the "rock" is Christ Himself, not Peter. And the "church" is the "eternal church" i.e. All whom God has saved, not the local churches and and denominations.
Verse 19 more properly translated, as I understand it, should read like this
: And whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth, shall having been bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall having been loosed in heaven.
In other words, the action is God's action reflected in the action of true believers as they are faithful to the Word of God. It is not God's reaction to the action of the believers; it is the other way around.
Jema's comment on 2023-05-10 07:13:43:
Thanks for your kindness .
duncan's comment on 2023-05-10 07:00:53:
Let us glory in the Lord for He is our help i will remember you in my Prayers Amen.
Jema's comment on 2023-05-05 02:51:38:
Satan is a part of all of us at points in our lives , he is the prince of this world and gets under all of our skins occasionally , we are all sinners . When Jesus calls Peter Satan , he is addressing the devil in Peter , satan savours not the things that pertain to God , he's all for the flesh and this life in the physical . It was God's will for Jesus to die on the cross that we might be reconciled to Him through Christ . Jesus knew this but Peter didn't understand that at this point , he wanted Jesus in the flesh , in his physical form , in this life , he wanted his friend to be alive and with him . Satan was using Peter to tempt Jesus into giving up his mission and not going to the cross . Satan was in Peter at that moment but Peter didn't realise that , Jesus was speaking to satan in Peter , Peter his friend , his friend who loved him and didn't yet fully understand Jesus's mission and purpose , which was from God , I hope you can understand that . Keep reading your Bible , all the answers are there .
Jema's comment on 2023-05-04 02:42:56:
This post has been really helpful to me . I am struggling to honour my parents at the moment . They are not religious at all . They are both elderly and vulnerable alcoholics with many health problems . My mom in particular enjoys giving me a hard time , she always has done so . Humiliating me in front of others , belittling me etc . She knows that I won't argue back with her . It's hard for me not to be hurt and embarrassed by this but recognising that it's the devil in her is a helpful concept that hadn't occured to me before . If nothing else , this will help me to be stronger and less sensitive to her attitude towards me and not bear a grudge towards her . Thank you for that .
duncan's comment on 2023-05-04 00:57:20:
Part 2, Continuation.
- So here Satan Knew very well what He was doing and one fact that you Mention in your post is that peter was a friend of The Lord Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God and Satan attempted to use this friendship and this moment to tempt The Lord Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God Also Satan knew very well what is written in Matthew 6:54 ,54But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?.
- And to get a clear understanding of how Satan took over peter, remember the events of Judah when Satan entered him resulting to the betrayal of The Lord Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God. it's written in Luke 23:3-4 , Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. 4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray Him unto them.
hence you see here Satan was responsible for enticing both Judas and peter, Therefore Lord Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God Rebuked peter by saying get behind me Satan. Jesus The Living God never said this word because he was in a cranky mood, but he rebuked Satan who was enticing peter to speak those words which he spoke to Jesus.
So, what lessons do we learn from this Events?
1. Always be on your Gurd as a Christian who believes in the Lord Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God, for our weapons is not carnal but might through God and we do not wrestle Flesh and blood but persons without bodies who are always looking for opportunity to entice us to Sin. so Put on the whole armor of God. its written in 2 Corinthians 10:3 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
2. Satan will even attack someone close to you Just to get through to you and this is an example of his Attacks and it's important for every believer who believes the Lord Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God to Read your Bible To be given in Prayers and to fast before God and if anyone Lucks wisdom let him pray and ask the
MountHoreb's comment on 2023-05-03 10:33:32:
We have a good example of the book of Job.
the bible said he was a righteous man and fearing GOD.
Jehovah (psalm 83:18) himself called job righteous.
It was Satan doubting Job as a righteous man Job 1:6-11.
Satan planted seeds of Doubt by raising up 3 friends of Job
who spoke without really understanding Job 2:11. Their false
assumptions cause job many pains.
Jesus is aware of the traps of Satan and how he uses deception and lies.
Luke 4 and Matthew 4.
Speaking about things we don't understand in a since can be
like the ways of Satan John 8:44. false accusations and hinderance to do what is
right or what God wants us to do is from Satan- Genesis 2:15-17; Genesis 3:1-5
Jesus wasn't saying Peter was Satan. but he was being a hinderance to
his obedience to Jehovah God. John 3:16,17; Isaiah 12:2
Jesus after his impalement, Jesus came to Peter again. John 21:15-17
We can avoid hindering others by praying.. Matthew 6:9,10,13
giannis's comment on 2023-05-02 14:00:14:
Hello Primalesque.
Jesus by calling Peter a satan tried to show Peter what a serious fault it is for one to oppose God's work in humanity for salvation. Anybody who does that is a satan, figuratively. Because it is satan who tries to stop God's work on people. Salvation has nothing to do with feelings. Jesus doesn't place His feelings for Peter infront of mankind's salvation. At that time Peter was an obstacle on Jesus way to the cross. Often newly saved christians are opposed by their families to follow Jesus. But they have to follow Jesus and not their feelings for their family. Because if they follow their feelings they will loose what they have earned and they won't be able to lead their families to salvation either. GBU
Primalesque's comment on 2023-05-02 13:13:39:
I'm sorry, but scriptures like this make me wonder if Jesus was anything more than a very kind and wise philosopher. It contradicts his own teachings. Calling your friend "Satan" because they don't want you to die?! Even if Jesus' death was ultimately good for us, there's no way Peter could have truly known that. I guess even Jesus could be in a cranky mood sometimes.
All "the things of God" are about loving other PEOPLE. We can only manifest our love for God through our treatment of each other. It's too convenient to "put God first" in a vacuum where you never have to ACT on that love. God cannot die; people can. God cannot starve; people can. God doesn't reproduce; humans do. God doesn't take up space or dillute resources we may want for ourselves; people do. Many "things of men" ARE things of God, like marriage, brotherhood, charity, medicine, math and language, and much more. Things that help us fulfill Godly ambitions, not things we designed for our own pleasure and convenience.
Hate to sound like I'm arguing with Jesus. Maybe he was referring to something else about Peter that isn't mentioned there, I don't know. Just don't see how it could be "Satanic" to warn your dearest friend away from a brutal death. Especially if you don't know that their death will be good for everyone else. In that case, Judas should be considered a hero for turning on him.
S Spencer's comment on 2021-04-27 07:18:15:
Hi Henry.
Perhaps here?
Ephesians 6:1-3. Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)
That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
DR JEROME JONES's comment on 2021-04-26 14:31:21:
Is the Topic of Sexual Impotence suffered by husbands dealt with/or discussed in the word of GOD ?
Adam's comment on 2021-04-24 21:18:07:
Amen. In Christianity I hear a lot about how God is a friend, like a buddy you can talk to or just hang out with, or like a psychologist who just listens to you all day, or like a genie in a lamp who is there to bless your life, to fix all your problems, and serve you. I personally don't believe it. I think if that were true Jesus would have said so, but instead we have Jesus warning his followers (Christians) over and over to obey His commandments and to fear God. Matthew 10:28
Fear is the opposite of love as the Bible says and we shall not be in bondage with fear (Romans 8:15), but it definitely says to fear God, which I think includes a very high level of respect to Him. I think a portion of Christians don't respect God or fear Him like the Bible says and instead I actually hear them use God's name in vain, and just say petty things to God, act demanding, and throw a tantrum when they doen't get their way. But God doesn't exist to serve them, but the opposite.
https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Bible-Verses-About-Fear/
Simon's comment on 2021-04-24 18:41:50:
(Leviticus 19:28) Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.
(1 Corinthians 6:20) For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
Carleton's comment on 2021-04-24 17:43:31:
Hi Diana, I think it is a good practice for a Christian to keep their lives including their own body unmarked by the world and ready for God's grace in their lives.
Galatians 6:17 is the Christian way.
:)
hugh flores's comment on 2021-04-24 15:37:03:
Who was Aaron daughters.
Diana Rose Rezzetti's comment on 2021-04-24 15:22:50:
Is there scripture about getting a tattoo. Im a teenage girl. I love the Lord Jesus. I strongly believe the KJV Bible is the true word of God.
S Spencer's comment on 2021-04-24 10:56:38:
Hi Boyd.
God is Love and is often emphasized but we probably don't emphasize enough on the judgment of God and the fear of the LORD.
You often hear "God loves you, he wants you with him" but they neglect to tell them God is Holy and hates sin, repent and turn to him or you are going to Hell.
Proverbs 9:10-11. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
HERE IT SPEAKS OF REVERENCE.
There is occasion where we don't fear
and that's when we are testifying.
Here in Timothy the word fear is to not be timid.
2 Timothy 1:6-8 (KJV) Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
We are not to have fear when we are in the will of God testifying to the truth God displaying faith in God.
Hopefully someone can add to this and bless us with more wisdom on this.
Thanks Boyd.
Boyd Williams's comment on 2021-04-23 18:19:46:
I need to know some verses about fear
Richard in Christ's comment on 2021-04-23 09:50:25:
You who have observed, and are waiting in these days, until an end shall be made of those who do evil, and an end shall be made of the power of the wrongdoers.
Do indeed wait until sin shall pass away, for their names shall be erased from the Books of the Holy Ones, and their offspring will be destroyed forever. And their spirits will be killed, and they will cry out and moan in a chaotic desert place, and will burn in fire, for there is no Earth there.
And there I saw something like a cloud, which could not be discerned, for because of its depth I was not able to look into it. And the flames of a fire I saw, burning brightly, and things like bright mountains revolved and shook from side to side.
And I asked one of the Holy Angels, who were with me, and I said to him: "What is this bright place? For there is no sky, but only the flames of a burning fire, and the sounds of crying, and weeping, and moaning, and severe pain."
And he said to me: "This place which you see; here will be thrown the spirits of the sinners, and of the blasphemers, and of those who do evil.
Christian's comment on 2021-04-23 09:02:28:
Christian is not my name, it's what I am :)
But I am glad that the message was a blessing to you.