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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

Yes Mr. Robey read Matthew 16:18-19 where Jesus gave Peter the keys to the kingdom of heaven and in Acts 2:37-47 you will see Peter in the mist when the people asked what must they do to be saved then Peter replied to them and The Lord added to the CHURCH daily such as should be saved, meaning follow the instructions that Jesus left with Peter for us to obey until the end. God Bless You...

As put forward recently by different scholars of the greatest book ever, man inceasant search on the scriptures enlighten man and gives a better understanding when the holy spirit is leading. The idea of many founders of churches today is a clear drifting away from the original pattern of the great Jehovah. The church of christ was to begin at Jerusalem according to this passage Zech. 1:16, isaiah 2:1 and fulfilled in Act chapter 2, the mixed interpretation of this context is unideal and consequencies are never symbolical, they are real. As such, any denomination that does not have her origin traced back to Jerusalem, and her Dogma in line with the apostolic approved examples, is never a CHURH OF CHRIST. Matthew 16:18 Romans 16:16 .

"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.

Hi everyone I pray that God will bless you all abundantly with the only saving gospel which is Repentance, Baptism in Jesus Name and receive the Holy Ghost which was spoken of in Acts 2:37-47 by the very apostle Peter that Jesus gave the keys to the kingdom of heaven too. Hallelujah it works... Read it in Matthew 16:18-19 it won't hurt to ask God on your own free time on your knee's asking if this is real ? To fill you with the Holy Ghost, I promise you all it's THE REAL THING.... God Bless

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.

This verse is a continuation of thoughts from vs.69. In this verse David describe the heart of the wicked as being fat. He acknowledges them as prosperous without discernment. Many times when one lives in pleasure with all this world has to offer, they become dull to the things of God to the point rebellion. They simply have everything they could wish for. One thing that escapes them is the end of it all. Jesus asked the question in Matthew 16: "For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul. " My mind goes to Psalms 73 where Asaph wrote concerning the wicked. In verses 1-12 his eyes were on the wicked and their prosperity. In verses 13-16 he had his eyes on self and his problems, however in verses 17-20 His eyes were fixed on God and His truth. He said I verse 17, " until I went into the sanctuary of God then understood I their end. It 's that understanding that drove David to God when the wicked prospered around him and he experienced trials. The law comforted David.

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

" Like unto the name of the great men that are in the earth ". Great men that are "IN " the earth, is pertaining to the great men that are in Abrahams Bossom, in the middle of the earth as in Matthew 16:19.

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

Matthew 16 16 Peter could had never used the term Christ, the word was not around until Paul came and that was around 59 years later in Antioch. bad interpretation., and neither messiah for Jesus himself said in Matthew 24 4-5.he was not.

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.

The Church will be taken out before the tribulation happens. Those fascinated with these signs will be deceived. The Christian is to walk by the Bible 2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight: Look at what the Bible says, Jeremiah 10:2 Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven for the heathen are dismayed at them. The Christian is not looking for signs like the Jews 1 Corinthians 1:22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: The church will see tribulations which are hard times but not the wrath of the tribulation Revelation 6:17 For the great day of his wrath is come and who shall be able to stand? Look here 1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ. The Antichrist prevails against saints in the tribulation Daniel 7:21 I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them but not the church Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Look for Jesus Christ to come for His church any minute not the signs for the Jews. Have a nice day.

I love you JESUS Matthew 16 is awesome

The LORD warns us in verses 2 and 3 that even the meteorologists are keeping their mouths shut for the sake of a paycheck. Thank You Lord God Almighty for the knowledge of the truth! When Jesus tells us He is THE LIGHT boy is HE ever The Light. Thank you Lord for opening our eyes. Blessings to all who yearn for the knowledge of the truth! Amen!

Hi Annie verse 10 Jesus was letting Simon know that he was going to use him to catch men by showing them the way to truth that their souls may be saved. In Matthew 16: 18-19 Jesus told Peter which is Simon Peter that he was giving him the keys to the kingdom of heaven and as you read following Peter he told in Acts 2:36-47 what must we do to be saved and this is the key Jesus gave him which is true for all of us today until the end. Just keep reading, praying and seeking God for understanding . God Bless

Its very obvious that a true christian has nothing in common to do with the worldly people or materials because we are strangers on earth waiting and hoping for a new heaven and city which is to come. We are always expecting to be pure

A few things to take note of in this passage: first, if you 're living for God and doing His work don 't stress and worry about the worldly things of life food, clothing, shelter, MONEY! He 's got His hands on you and will provide these things for you. Second, He is once again claiming His authority as being "The Son of The Most High God "! Third, He prophesied His own death, burial and resurrection from the grave. Fourth, He makes mention of the days that you and I are living in now. The fields are ripe for the picking! People are eagerly looking for answers in this chaotic world. "The gates of Hell shall not prevail ". People you don 't attack with gates you defend with them! Lets get out there and share His gospel message and knock down those gates of Hell! Rebuke the devil in Jesus name and he shall flee from thee! We ARE in the last days and I 'm personally excited and eagerly looking for His glorious appearance to which I WILL NOT TASTE DEATH, as He described at the end of this passage. Amen

Hi Everyone, Do it for your own soul cause if you do not obey the scriptures as the command comes from JESUS himself in Matthew 16:17-19 giving the commission to Peter you will loose your soul and the day of Pentecost Peter spoke and told what must everyone do to be saved in Acts 2. It 's real it 's real and you will never regret that you took the time to yourself and prayed to God above on your Knees asking him to search your heart and cleanse you from all of your sins and of course ask for the Holy Ghost I dare any sincere hearted person to do just what I said, you will begin to fill his presence come upon you but don 't be afraid just keep praying until he fill your soul with this Precious Holy Ghost just try it for your own soul, how could you go wrong talking to the only God above ? God bless everyone!!

This rock in Matthew 16:18 is a reference to Jesus Christ just as in John 2:19 this temple was a reference to Jesus Christ. Jesus is the rock Psalms 62:2 He only is my rock and my salvation Many today have the wrong rock like Deuteronomy 32:31 For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges. The Bible says that Peter is a stone John 1:42 And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone. And he is one among many 1 Peter 2:5. Peter preached a kingdom message with those keys which opens doors for opportunities to preach. See 1 Cor 16:9, and 2 Cor 2:12 for example. Today we listen to Paul our apostle Rom 11:13, Acts 9:15, 1 Tim 2:7, etc. who preaches Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: