He maintains that, if we take seriously the doctrine that christ assumed. Matthew 16 is the sixteenth chapter in the gospel of matthew in the new testament section of the christian bible. New king james version and i also say to you that you are peter, and on this rock i will build my church, and the gates of hades shall not prevail against it. It is striking the gates of hades, the gates of death. At other instance it can mean a barrier or a secret confederacy or a caucus gathering. Gates were defensive structures in the ancient world. Oct 21, 20 few promises of jesus are as scary and yet so encouraging as the one made to peter in matthew 16. The gates of hell shall not prevail against my church.
From the gates of the city always marched forth its armies. The gates of hell shall not prevail prophet hagin seers catalog. The attack on christianity and what you need to know to combat it d. The gates of hell shall not prevail 33 a radically different interpretation of christs descent into hell has been offered recently by the presbyterian theologian alan e. The churchs assurance the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. The gates of hell shall not prevail prophet hagin youtube. Gates of hell shall not prevail, darkness cant overcome light. Gates of hell by akalyte is available on itunes or at enjoy. The gates of hell shall not prevail lesson plans teaching goals 1. The gates of hell did prevail against those who did not provide a fertile ground for gods word. Nkjv study bible this page intentionally left blank nkjv study bible second editionearl d. Jesus said, and i say also unto thee, that thou art peter, and upon this rock i will build my church. Today i am teaming up with john erickson to preach about gods grace in church planting.
American king james version and i say also to you, that you are peter, and on this rock i will build my church. And to show the firmness of this church thus built upon a rock, he adds, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly father. Standing as they were at a literal gate of hades, the disciples may have been overwhelmed by jesus challenge. Ridge ministriestv critics culture dead donohue evangelism explosion example fact family association journal fight film founders gates of hell gods going gospel hammers hate hollywood homosexuals ibid jerry newcombe jesus christ jesus seminar john kennedy killed lauderdale. Jan 02, 2020 bible scholars debate the actual meaning of the phrase and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. In ancient times, the cities were surrounded by walls with gates, and in battles the gates of these cities would usually be the first place their enemies. So, in antiquity it could be said that the gates of babylon were sent against egypt. A closer look at the gates of hell the gospel coalition. He that will not hear the church, says christ, is to be reputed as a heathen and a publican.
This is the first time jesus speaks of his church, and here, as not yet founded. The gates of hell as gates and walls were the strength of cities, and as courts of judicature were held in their gates, this phrase properly signifies the power and policy of satan and his instruments. American standard version and i also say unto thee, that thou art peter, and upon this rock i will build my church. Christ did not call you to casual, he called you to a covenant community. Since all traffic came and went through the gates, the guards were positioned there for protective purposes. Are there literal gates to hell that can be opened up and where the enemy can send forth wicked spirits against the church. The powers of hell are always going to do their best to prevail over peoples faith. May 23, 2009 gates of hell by akalyte is available on itunes or at enjoy. Since the reformation there has been a lot of discussion about this rock and what it means for the authority of the pope not much it turns out. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my father who is in heaven.
The attack on christianity and what you need to know to combat it. And i say also unto thee, that thou art peter, and upon this rock i will build my church. The gates of hell shall not prevail against the church. The narrative can be divided into the following subsections. Meaning the army of babylon was being sent against. A lot of christians will subconsciously reverse this passage and understand it as, hell will not prevail against the gates of the church. Lewis in a remarkable book, between cross and resurrection. The gates of hell shall not prevail keep believing. Pope vigilius, second council of constantinople, 553. Oct 27, 2015 our lords promise that the gates of hell shall not prevail against the church, is not a statement of endurance and fortitude against the assaults of the devil, but a jubilant rallying cry to. I think everyone understands that from this passage. Jun 04, 2018 for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my father who is in heaven. The idea of gates in the ancient world indicated a source of power. The faithful church shall take her spiritual position in this world and shall spiritually reign over areas and claiming territory and souls for the kingdom of god.
And i will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven. What does it mean that the gates of hell wont prevail. One of the better interpretations to the meaning of this phrase is as follows. What are the gates of hell that shall not prevail, and what is it that they will not prevail against. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. The churchs authority i will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.
The gates of hell shall not prevail but not only are we commanded and expected to be joined to brothers and sisters, but it is in our best interest. Rather, it states that the gates of hell shall not prevail. In this passage, jesus tells us a little about the character of the church he is going to build. Nelsons nkjv study bible, second edition pdf free download. To discern whether a teaching on hell is developed to help explain the gospel, or merely to satisfy our curiosity. Bible scholars debate the actual meaning of the phrase and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. What he was saying indirectly is that the confederacy, assembly, dominion or the barriers of hell would not prevail against his church. Bible verses related to gates of hell from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order matthew 16. The gates of hell shall not prevail cornerstone church. And i also say to you that you are peter, and on this rock i will build my church, and the gates of hades shall not prevail against it.
For two thousand years battle has raged between the church and the forces of darkness for the hearts of mankind. Aug 11, 2015 the gates of hell shall not prevail prophet hagin seers catalog. Sep 24, 2016 however, it does not say the gates of life shall prevail. The gates of hell shall not prevail products prophetic.
Christ made this powerful promise standing over what was known to be the place hades resided. When the lord jesus christ said, i will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. But in this bestowing of a new name peter is a happy foundation of the church, and a rock worthy of that building, which should break up the laws of hell, burst the gates of tartarus, and all the shackles of death. The church voted last sunday to approve treasuring christ together fu. To discuss the doctrine that jesus descended into hell. Jesus once said i will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it matt 16. The gates of hell shall not prevail catholic exchange. The gates of hell shall not prevail against the church of the living god. Matth xvi, 18 a rock is its foundation, christ its builder, pg. This morning we are looking at the churchs assuranceand the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Jesus commends his outspoken disciple, you are peter, and on this rock i will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it v. Death and hades shall be thrown into the lake of fire and. If you are true christian, it is unbiblical and rebellious not to be devoted to a local church.
Matthew 16 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Our lords promise that the gates of hell shall not prevail against the church, is not a statement of endurance and fortitude against. Esv and the gate of hell shall not prevail against it nasb95 and the gate of hades will not overpower it nkjv and the gates of hades shall not prevail. To understand how the church has addressed the relation of hell to gods love. Hades is not hell gehenna, but the unseen abode of the dead that holds the departed within its gates. The gates of hell shall not prevail, gates of hades, portal, council of hell, evil council, evildoers, god reveals to redeem, amos 3. So, the gates of hell cannot prevail against the church of jesus christ. Scripture does not tell us to storm the gates of hell. Jesus starts his final journey to jerusalem ministering through judea. The gates of hell by kevin deyoung ligonier ministries.
In ancient times, tall, thick and impenetrable walls of stone surrounded most cities. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Jan 31, 2010 and i tell you, you are peter, and on this rock i will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. In ancient times, the cities were surrounded by walls with gates, and in battles the gates of these cities. Each city had a limited number of gates through which visitors could enter. For more information regarding aluminum, canvas, or vinyl, please click here. Topics the gates of hell shall not prevail, apostolic, greg wilbanks. The catholic church has defined the gates of hell mentioned in matthew 16 are heretics.
By saying that the gates of hell would not overcome, jesus suggested that those gates were going to be attacked. But just as jesus conquered the grave, so the gates of hell death itself will not prevail against those who belong to christ. The gates of hell shall not prevail by charles watson sr. And the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. But no matter what tactics or weapons evil has used, the consistent message of the aftermath is that the church has been and always shall be victorious. Interestingly enough the following online source sheds light on a place near caesarea called exactly that, and jesus was at this place, when he spoke about it, recorded in mathew 16. Truly, with intense opposition and persecution, the early church was under at tack from the gates of hell. The gates of hell shall not prevail keep believing ministries. Upon this rock i will build my church and the gates of hell shall never prevail against it.
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