![]() What did he mean by this? We all know that a gate is attached to a fence. The Lord spoke to Peter that He was going to build His church and the gates of hell would not prevail against it. As Christians, the one thing that we can all agree on is our allegiance to Jesus Christ as our Lord! Those doctrines that are true will emerge as light, while those that are false will fall away. Differing Christian doctrines should not separate us, but we should be bound together by His love and unity until doctrines are purified. In Jesus, we are one body even though we are members of different local churches. The bond that holds the stones together is the love of God in their hearts, and the race, color, nationality, sex or age of the individual does not matter. The true church is not a particular denomination, but rather a living organism of God’s people all over the world. What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 1 Peter 2:5-6Īnyone who has been “ born again” and has the Spirit of Christ dwelling in him is a member of the body of Christ. Wherefore also it is contained in the Scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. We are lively stones in the temple of the Holy Spirit. We need to understand that the church is not the building on the corner, but rather the members of the body of Christ. The building of the Lord began taking shape. The first time he preached after receiving the Holy Spirit, three thousand souls were saved. Peter was the preacher who, after receiving the infilling of the Holy Spirit along with the other 119 in the upper room, began the building of the Lord’s church. This truth comes only through the revelation of the Holy Spirit. We must know Him as the Son of the living God. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” From this Scripture, we notice that before we can receive the keys to the kingdom, we must first have the same revelation concerning the Lord that Peter had. 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. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. His answer was, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. ![]() Jesus has just asked Peter who he believed Him to be. Looking at Matthew 16:16-19, we find an interesting dialogue between the Lord Jesus and Peter, His disciple. The keys to the kingdom that will be covered here are prayer, praise, worship, intercession, travail, and fasting. Keys represent authority in the Kingdom of God. “ Fear not, little flock for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32). We are unable to receive God’s healing, provision and blessing if we do not know the keys the Lord has given us to accomplish kingdom living. The Lord never meant for us to wait until we die to experience heaven but purposed for us to bring heaven to the earth through the power of His Spirit. We cannot overcome until we have the keys that unlock the kingdom of heaven. Colossians 1:12-13 says, “ Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear son.” Now that we have a new king and live in a new kingdom, we must understand “kingdom principles” if we are to be victorious Christians. ![]() When Jesus becomes our Lord, we are automatically transferred from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light. Secret, Fervent, Believing Prayer: Creates Intimacy With GodĪnd I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven… Matthew 16:19 Pastors Bud & Betty Miller on Prayer The Influence of the Bible in American Culture.Authority and Infallibility of the Bible.Complimentary Overcoming Life Series Bible Study Downloads.Inspirational Bible Study Books in Paperback and Kindle Editions.Download/Read Foreign Bibles by YouVersion.Listen to 365 Important Audio Bible Readings.
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