Tag: Christians

I respectfully disagree with the statement below. Christ Jesus established His church at Pentecost through His resurrection. Consequently, the gates of Hades have no power over Christ’s church. 

Scripture declared, “Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. THEY CAME TO LIFE AND REIGNED WITH CHRIST for a thousand years. The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended. THIS IS THE FIRST RESURRECTION. Blessed and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection! OVER SUCH THE SECOND DEATH HAS NO POWER, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with Him for a thousand years.” (Revelation 20:4-6)

Christ Jesus declared, “And I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail over it.” (Matthew 16:18)

The apostle Paul asserted, “For no one can lay any foundation other than what has been laid down. That foundation is Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 3:11)

Paul also explicitly stated that Christ Jesus is the Rock, not Peter, as evident in 1 Corinthians 10:4.

Paul once again declared, “So, then, you (Gentile Christians) are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with the saints, and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. In Him the whole building, being put together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In Him you are also being built together for God’s dwelling in the Spirit.” (Ephesians 2:19-22)

In conclusion, God’s church is spiritual, not built on stones but on the words and resurrection of Christ Jesus. Consequently, Jesus Christ declared, “God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and in truth.” (John 4:24)

Peter, in the words of Acts 3:6, declared, “I possess neither silver nor gold, but in the name of Jesus Christ, I offer you what I have.” Share freely, for you freely receive. Stay updated by heading to our about page and subscribe directly to receive notifications in your inbox. Blessing!