Why was Peter called the Rock?
“I think that Jesus was telling Peter that he (Peter) was the rock because his name means ‘rock,'” says Hillary, 12. The rock upon which Jesus would build his church could refer to Peter, since Jesus changed Peter’s name to “petros” meaning “rock.” This would make Peter the foundation of the church.
What is the rock according to the Bible?
Not only is Jesus a Rock, but his gospel also is likened to a rock, a sure foundation. To Peter, who had obtained a testimony of Jesus by the revelation of the Holy Ghost, Jesus said, “Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (Matt. 16:18.)
What does it mean to build on the rock?
Building on the rock means hearing AND doing what Jesus said.
How do you build your life on the rock?
Accept The Good News, and give it to others; pass it on, so for as He is so are we (we must rely on Truth) when we are founded upon the rock: Ask for and thank God for His kind of change and love: a new life in Christ. Anger turning to hate against wrong doers may be understandable, but God’s grace can save the worst.
What does the Bible say about building on a rock?
Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock. The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it didn’t fall, for it was founded on the rock.
What makes the church important?
Church exists primarily to proclaim the Word of God that is so desperately needed by everyone still living. Church also exists to provide men the opportunity for fellowship with other believers.
What does’on this rock I will build my church’mean?
And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18 What does Jesus mean by “on this rock, I will build My church”? One interpretation has that Peter is that rock (after all, Cephas or Petra means rock).
Who is on this rock according to the Bible?
Matthew 16:18 records Jesus saying, “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.” Who or what is this rock? According to the interpretation of the Roman Catholic Church, this rock refers to Peter.
What is the rock in Matthew 16 18 upon which Jesus will?
What is the rock in Matthew 16:18 upon which Jesus will build His church? Matthew 16:18 records Jesus saying, “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.” Who or what is this rock? According to the interpretation of the Roman Catholic Church, this rock refers to Peter.
What does the Bible say about building a church?
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades shall not overpower it. (Matthew 16:18) In Matthew 16:18–20 Jesus points up features and characteristics of the church that He builds.