The rock on which Jesus would build His church has been identified as:
1. Jesus Himself (His work of salvation by dying for us on the cross)
2. Peter (the first great leader in the church at Jerusalem)
3. The confession of faith that Peter gave and that all true believers would give.
It seems most likely that the rock refers to Peter as the leader of the church. Just as Peter had revealed the true identity of Christ, so Jesus revealed Peter's identity and role.
Later, Peter reminds us that we are the Church built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ as the Cornerstone.
"For it is contained in Scripture: Look! I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and honored cornerstone, and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame! you yourselves, as living stones, are being built into a spiritual house for a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Coming to Him, a living stone rejected by men but chosen and valuable to God"
1 Peter 2:4-6
All believers are joined into this church by faith in Jesus Christ as savior, the same faith that Peter expressed here.
"Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. The whole building, being put together by Him, grows into a holy sanctuary in the Lord."
Ephesians 2:20-21
Jesus praised Peter for his confession of Faith. It is faith like Peter's that is the foundation of Christ's kingdom.
"And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the forces of Hades will not overpower it."
Matthew 16:18
Written by CJ Castillo
Director of Fire Starters 24/7
(HSCB Used in this Article)
1. Jesus Himself (His work of salvation by dying for us on the cross)
2. Peter (the first great leader in the church at Jerusalem)
3. The confession of faith that Peter gave and that all true believers would give.
It seems most likely that the rock refers to Peter as the leader of the church. Just as Peter had revealed the true identity of Christ, so Jesus revealed Peter's identity and role.
Later, Peter reminds us that we are the Church built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ as the Cornerstone.
"For it is contained in Scripture: Look! I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and honored cornerstone, and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame! you yourselves, as living stones, are being built into a spiritual house for a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Coming to Him, a living stone rejected by men but chosen and valuable to God"
1 Peter 2:4-6
All believers are joined into this church by faith in Jesus Christ as savior, the same faith that Peter expressed here.
"Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. The whole building, being put together by Him, grows into a holy sanctuary in the Lord."
Ephesians 2:20-21
Jesus praised Peter for his confession of Faith. It is faith like Peter's that is the foundation of Christ's kingdom.
"And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the forces of Hades will not overpower it."
Matthew 16:18
Written by CJ Castillo
Director of Fire Starters 24/7
(HSCB Used in this Article)