Matthew Chapter 16 Discussion Page 2



 
  • GiGi - In Reply on Matthew 16 - 2 years ago
    Gabriel,

    Judas sold Jesus because he was tempted by the devil and he listened and chose to act on what the devil urged him to do. e chose to sin on his own accord, as we all do. Interesting that Jesus did not reject Judas in any of this encounter. But Judas probably thought that e could not receive forgiveness, because it says he repented and returned the money. This hopelessness of not being forgiven most likely made him determined to follow through with suicide. If he had waited until after the resurrection, he may have realized that Jesus was ready to forgive him, if he believed in Jesus.
  • Rick - In Reply on Matthew 16 - 2 years ago
    Hi Phillip Good Stuff Brother!
  • English Sacha - In Reply on Matthew 16 - 2 years ago
    Hi Philip , hope you don't mind me butting on here . I've always believed that the Rock is actually Peters confession : Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living God ,that it is also the rock of offense and the stumbling block of the Jews , the rock that the house is builder on that doesn't collapse when the storm comes and the rock cut out of the mountain , without hands in Daniel Ch 2 , V 34 . This rock is a definite theme I believe and well worth studying if you feel so inclined . I imagine that you have already guessed its significance .
  • Philip Christian Parks on Matthew 16 - 2 years ago
    RE. Matthew 16:18

    While Peter was arguably the most impulsively outspoken disciple and unofficially considered a leader among the disciples, The LORD expressed this verse in such a way as to distinguish Peter from the Church's True and Actual HEAD, namely, LORD JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF.

    The proper name Peter translates from the Greek proper noun (transliterated "Petros"; pronounced "PET-ros"), meaning a stone or a small rock. Compare The LORD addressing Simon (Peter) as recorded in John 1:42: "When JESUS beheld him (Simon Peter), HE said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas {the Greek rendering of the Aramaic}, which is by interpretation, A stone {Grk. noun "petros"}." From that point on, Simon (the Greek rendering of the Hebrew proper name Simeon) was commonly addressed by the surname Peter (a stone or small rock).

    By great contrast, when The LORD proclaimed, "upon This ROCK I will build MY Church", HE identified HIMSELF as the Church's ROCK. Here, the word "ROCK" translates from the Greek noun root (transliterated "petra"; pronounced "PET-ra"), meaning a rock of immense and formidable size which covers a massive geographical footprint (cp. Mt. 7:25-25; 27:60; Mk. 15:46; Lu. 6:48; 8:6 & 13). The reader may think of the Rock of Gibraltar in contrast to a pebble.

    Additionally, "PETRA" never refers to Peter, but always identifies LORD JESUS CHRIST (cp. Rom. 9:33; 1Cor. 10:4; 1Pet. 2:8).
  • Bro dan - In Reply on Matthew 16 - 2 years ago
    Judas betrayed Jesus for money, because he was a sinner. He had a choice, he made the wrong choice.

    We are all born sinners, but we don't have to continue to sin, because sin is the wrong choice.

    Romans 5:12

    "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:"

    Once we hear the gospel of Jesus Christ we now have the same choice - as Judas, we can choose Jesus, or the world. The world consists of money, power, material things, and many ways to sin.

    Matthew 6:24

    "No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon."

    I choose God, and hope and pray that you will do the same. Stay close to your bible.

    God Bless.
  • Elder Gabriel Hormeku on Matthew 16 - 2 years ago
    Why Judas sold Jesus ?
  • Francesco on Matthew 16:26 - 2 years ago
    Wow this is really important. May we gain our souls O Lord. Ask and it shall be given. I ask that I keep my soul. Even if I have to lose my life.
  • S Spencer - In Reply on Matthew 16:18 - 2 years ago
    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 on Matthew 16:18 - 2 years ago
    Is the Topic of Sexual Impotence suffered by husbands dealt with/or discussed in the word of GOD ?
  • Adam - In Reply on Matthew 16:18 - 2 years ago
    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.

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  • Simon - In Reply on Matthew 16:18 - 2 years ago
    ( 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 - In Reply on Matthew 16:18 - 2 years ago
    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 on Matthew 16:18 - 2 years ago
    Who was Aaron daughters.
  • Diana Rose Rezzetti on Matthew 16:18 - 2 years ago
    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 - In Reply on Matthew 16:18 - 2 years ago
    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 on Matthew 16:18 - 2 years ago
    I need to know some verses about fear
  • Richard in Christ on Matthew 16:18 - 2 years ago
    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 - In Reply on Matthew 16:18 - 2 years ago
    Christian is not my name, it's what I am :)

    But I am glad that the message was a blessing to you.
  • Sacha - In Reply on Matthew 16:18 - 2 years ago
    Christian ,thankyou ,well put .
  • Christian on Matthew 16:18 - 2 years ago
    Peter is not the rock. The Revelation that Jesus Christ is the Son of the Living God IS the Rock. Jesus did NOT say "That thou art Peter, and upon thee I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it".

    Jesus said "That thou art Peter, and upon THIS ROCK I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it". The catholics have sadly missed it for more than 1700 years.

    "Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste."

    "Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder."

    With all due respect to catholics but the Precious Rock of christians is their Lord Jesus Christ but the rock of the catholics is the rotting carcass of Peter.
  • Love the word of God on Matthew 16:18 - 2 years ago
    Jesus will build his church , out of all the chaos and confusion, the devil has sowed nothing can stop Jesus from delivering up the kingdom to God a perfect and spotless church .

    Not false teachers , falling away or even the anti christ himself. The back of the book also says we win .

    Take heart beloved Jesus is Shepard over his flock , he paid for it with his blood and will keep it with his power at the fathers right hand far above all powers . Awesome !
  • Justin on Matthew 16 - 2 years ago
    Matthew 16.12

    Beware of the doctrine of hypocrisy, it will corrupt.

    It's not ok to agree to disagree .
  • Me two - In Reply on Matthew 16:16 - 2 years ago
    Typo John 3 . 16 for context
  • Me two on Matthew 16:16 - 2 years ago
    Peter got it right , don't be a denier , Jesus Christ , try John 3 16 for context! God bless !!
  • Samuel Kodo on Matthew 16 - 3 years ago
    Verse 17,18,and19,was d authority given to Peter alone
  • April - In Reply on Matthew 16 - 3 years ago
    Thank you, this is very helpful.
  • Jesse - In Reply on Matthew 16:23 - 3 years ago
    John Carrols question was answered by a Michael. He errs on this subject. Although abstaining from 'things' and indulging heartily in the scriptures is of great value to the individual, it is not a fast. When Jesus speaks of fasting, it refers solely to food of any kind. No where in scripture is there a different meaning. If you are going to read the Bible, refrain from trying to decode its words. That's a big problem today, thinking we can change scripture the way we want it to mean. I have fasted many times, and the spiritual benefits from doing so, is difficult to convey to others. If you want to fast, read what Jesus says to do, and just do it.

    And, remember this, prayer is a big part of your fast. Again, words of Christ. May he bless and guide you as you hunger for more of his blessings.
  • Bob on Matthew 16 - 3 years ago
    God never leaves a searching soul in the dark .

    But beware of false prophets for they are the many .

    Read the Bible and seek the truth there . Seek and you will find . I have never been disappointed in many years .

    The gospels are most direct for instructions , the epistles are good for clarification and expansion . Revelation is the future . OT is an example of Gods dealings with Obedience or disobedience for our learning that we may learn from others made examples by God .
  • Bob on Matthew 16 - 3 years ago
    I just wanted to share the Lord is being very faithful to his word and answering prayers as needed , even on the spot ! Always count him faithful and depend on his word through the faith he has given you ! Amen

    Trust in The Lord and lean not upon your own understanding. Vain is the help of men , call upon him in the time of trouble and he will always deliver you ! Amen :)
  • William legon - In Reply on Matthew 16:27 - 3 years ago
    George works don't save you Grace through faith how you are saved believe on the Lord Jesus Christ not his mother.


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