Matthew Chapter 16 Discussion Page 6

It seems as if Jesus was warning the disciples of the external pressure of "other doctrines" that seek to infiltrate the Church. The church is made pure by God through Christ and we as Christians are the custodians of it. If we are not vigilant and alert, we cannot maintain the purity and unity of the Church.

Verses 13-17
There are many people who profess to know Jesus. But do we truly know who Jesus is? Or we also know Him like the people in Jesus's days, He is one of those influential people? We must know the Lord experientially. He says if we obey His commandments He will manifest Himself onto us. Our knowledge of Him is our strength, security and peace. Holy Ghost, do for us like Peter.

Response to Maria's question- Many thought John the Baptist was Jesus because he was the cousin of Jesus, born 6 months prior to Jesus.(Read Luke1:17) Upon the impending birth of John the Baptist, an angel of the Lord told his father Zacharias (of his son) "He shall go before Jesus in the spirit and power of Elias (Greek for Elijah) so that...he could turn the hearts of the disobedient to the just

Maria, Can you give scripture verse that supports what you say? thanks

Why would the people think Jesus was John the Baptist, Elias, or one of the prophets? Could it be that spiirits come back like Elijah through John the Baptist?

In verse 22 Jesus had just stated the divine will so he had to correct Peter and the other disciples. Jesus life was to be one of self-sacrifice and not of self-gratification.

Praise the Lord Jesus and Amen Jesus is all we need today draw near to him and he will draw near to U

Vs.28 tells of the death of Stephen the first martyr to give His Life sharing the Gospel. While he was being stoned he looked up and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing by the right hand of God. Jesus was refering to his death. This event is in the book of Acts.

As for verse 28 it tells us that we won't be completely died when Jesus shall come again...some will be found still living and those who shall be found righteous shall never test death ........that's my view through the spirit of the living God.......Amen

I am understanding what he is telling them a little better then I have been. I sit and think about what I have read and that s how I get my true understanding. I am going to continue to read the word and see if I really understanding. I ask the Lord to help me to really understand what he is telling. I love reading the Bible like this I can see the print better.

Matthew 16 teaches us love, trust and obedience. Self must be completely sacrificed as we give of ourselves as God leads us through His love, the guidance and love of Jesus Christ.

I love when Jesus talks with his disciples.

I really like this chapter didn't know much at first but my grandfather help me get a better understanding love every verse in chapter 16... THANKS GOD FOR A BETTER UNDERSTANDING.

Jesus revealed himself to his desciples, and worn them about the doctrine of the Scribes. Thank you Jesus..

We give OUR lives to God of our own free will and trust He is in control of OUR lives.God gives us all free will to choose.When we dedicate our lives,or the lives of our loved ones to God,we are trusting He knows what is best 4 them.These people that ask that,r they Christians?Have they asked God to watch over their loved ones?If not,they have no right to accuse God.If they are,then trust God.

Dear Christine: If you will look at more than just Matthew 16, you will see The Lord Jesus Christ came to save all - 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Children are never condemned to hell. Salvation is a free gift for all who choose it.

I've had people come against me with this question? How come Jesus saved you, and not others? (specially when a little one dies ) I don't have the answer and I've been searching for what to say. Please help if you can!

This Chapter is powerful it really pushes you to make sure you do not follow mans way and compare the difference between pharisees and sadduces in hopes of not being as they are hypocritical and evil. Also I am thankful for the keys of the Kingdom ,self denial and the fact that Christ is returning back to earth and will reward everyone according to their works. Witnessing more is what I will do

"Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom." I think it refers: - Matthew 16:23- ..."Get away from me, Satan! You are an obstacle in my way, because these thoughts of yours don't come from God, but from man." - From above verse it is clear that Satan also were there. -Hence "Some here" refers not Man, it refers "Satan" and who will not die until they have seen the Son of Man as King.

Simply put when Peter "declared" that Jesus was the Christ...the Son of the living God,Christ confirmed that Peter had received revelation "directly from God Himself" and "that" which come's directly from The Father Himself "is"the ROCK", immovable and the gate's of hell or no other entity can "EVER" prevail against what the Father...the Creator institute's...end of debate !!!

my soul belongs to the heavenly father

Just an additional note. I have learned that to deny ourselves also, requires we give our Identity of who we are in submission to God.

Who so ever belive jesus is Son of God came in this world and died for your sin a substitutinory Death You Will Be Saved By faith Christ did all the doing.

sorry my weak english. Have you ever read ceremons of Lestadius. It is to clarify Christanity is helping if first instance our soul to find peace, not body or economy. Luke 6 is comforting to us. and Isayah 3:10 Happy is the upright man! for he will have joy of the fruit of his ways. 11 Unhappy is the sinner! for the reward of his evil doings will come on him.

What about the Priesthood keys and Authority to act in Gods name?

Zelda - I pray for your continued strength and faith in Christ, our Lord and Savior. Please keep the faith and hope for a joyous eternal live even though life here on earth is difficult. Remember, we are all just sojourners while on earth and our eternal life is with God.

The key given to Peter in verse 19 is the mantle of leadership in the Church. The grace and favor given to anointed leaders of the Church

This verse makes me to re-think everything because nothing on earth is permanent all is passing all is vanity.

We were not born with anything, and we will not go home with anything, so all what we acquire here on earth is nothing, don't be ashamed of God, cause God will not be ashamed of you.

it is a verse that make my life revived and thank God for the wonderful gift of His only begotten son to save my soul from the foolishness of the worldly things.