Yes, according to the Gospel of Matthew (16:18), Jesus announced that he would build his church in Caesarea Philippi. He asked his disciples, "Who do you say I am?" and Peter responded, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." In reply, Jesus said, "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church."
Greg Philippi's birth name is Gregory Bruce Philippi.
He declared Peter the "rock" upon which he would build His Church in the city of Caesarea Philippi.
Matthew Chapter 16, verse 13 tells us that Jesus and his disciples were near the town of Caesarea Philippi at the time.
Philippi Races.
Rome!Another answer:The first New Testament record of Paul being imprisoned is found in Acts 16, when he and Silas were beaten and imprisoned in the city of Philippi.
The Battle of Philippi fought on June 3, 1861. It was also called the Philippi Races.
Thomas J. Jackson helped the confederate troops escape, hence the name The Races of Philippi
Caesarea
Caesarea's population is 4,400.
The address of the Philippi Public Library is: 102 S. Main St., Philippi, 26416 1317
{| |- | The Philippi Races was the name for the Battle of Philippi. It was fought over a bridge and railroad spur in what was then western Virginia. The Confederacy was able to escape the Union trap by running away before the Union forces were able to surround them. |}