How does Jesus see church? Matthew 16:13-18

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How does Jesus see church? Matthew 1613-18
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Church is a holy people and not a holy place.
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Matthew 1613-18 13 When Jesus came to the
region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his
disciples, Who do people say the Son of Man
is? 14 They replied, Some say John the
Baptist others say Elijah and still others,
Jeremiah or one of the prophets. 15 But what
about you? he asked. Who do you say I am?
16 Simon Peter answered, You are the Christ,
the Son of the living God.
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17 Jesus replied, Blessed are you, Simon son
of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by
man, but by my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell
you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will
build my church, and the gates of Hades will not
overcome it.
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Church begins with life's most important
question "Who is Jesus to you?"
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Any discussion of church that doesn't start with
who Jesus is misses the mark!
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Jesus said,"...and on this rock I will build my
church,"
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Notice that Jesus did not say, "...and on this
rock you will build my church,"
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Also notice that Jesus did not say, "...and on
this rock I will build your church,"
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And Jesus definitely did not say, "...and on
this rock you will build your church,"
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It is vital for us to understand that Jesus is
the builder and Jesus is the owner.
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So, if Jesus is the builder and Jesus is the
owner, what is my role?
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Matthew 2818-2018 Then Jesus came to them and
said, All authority in heaven and on earth has
been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make
disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything
I have commanded you. And surely I am with you
always, to the very end of the age.
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My role as a disciple is to make disciples.
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"...and the gates of Hades will not overcome it."
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The church is intended to be on the offensive.
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It has everything to do with the church's DNA.
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Divine TruthNurturing Relationships Apostolic
Mission
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Divine TruthJohn 831-32 31 To the Jews who
had believed him, Jesus said, If you hold to my
teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then
you will know the truth, and the truth will set
you free.
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Nurturing RelationshipsJohn 1334-3534 A new
command I give you Love one another. As I have
loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By
this all men will know that you are my disciples,
if you love one another.
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Apostolic Mission John 1588 This is to my
Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing
yourselves to be my disciples.
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Matthew 2818-2018 Then Jesus came to them and
said, All authority in heaven and on earth has
been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make
disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything
I have commanded you. And surely I am with you
always, to the very end of the age.