Matthew 16:13-18 ESV

Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ

13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. 18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock[b] I will build my church, and the gates of hell[c] shall not prevail against it.

The gates of hell shall not prevail

God's people must know our mission. We are called by God, our creator, in love and wisdom, strength and righteousness, to be sent out ones for Christ's Kingdom and glory.

We are sent by our gracious and merciful Lord and Father in heaven, for the good of all mankind.

We are sent out, by God himself, to tell the world his Gospel. God is real, good, just and loving, so much so he himself died to save our souls from eternal separation.

And though many deny, many do not see, and it can seem impossible to shine light in this dark world, by God's power and order His church will not fail.

Not even the gates of hell can stop us! In Jesus name we pray and praise, amen.