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What do you think Jesus meant when he said the gates of hell hades would not overcome the church?
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He meant that even the devil could not defeat the heaven of God.
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How Jesus founded the church during his ministerial work?
Roman Catholic answerMatthew 16:18 "And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. RSV Translation
What did Jesus say about Simon and peter and what did he mean?
In Matthew 16:17-19, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. 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. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven." Jesus was affirming Peter's faith and declaring him as the foundation of the church. The "keys of the kingdom of heaven" symbolize Peter's authority and leadership in spreading the message of Jesus and guiding the early Christian community.
Why do you think Jesus chose Peter rather than any of the others to be the primary leader of His church?
The Father chose Peter to become the Chief Administrator of the Apostles:Matthew 16:16-18New International Version (NIV) 16 Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God."17 Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, 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.
What is gates of hades?
Imagined gates within the Underworld, associated with Hades, the god of the Underworld.
Did Jesus instituted the church indirectly?
No, He is the Head of the Church of God - the foundation stone. He trained and used His Apostles to help it begin to grow:Matthew 16:18New King James Version (NKJV) 18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
How jesus founded the church?
Actually Jesus did not start any church, it was Paul.Roman Catholic AnswerIn Matthew 16:18 Jesus says "And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.In other words, He founded His Church on Peter and the Apostles, then after He ascended into Heaven He sent the Holy Spirit on them "to guide them into all truth." and commissioned them to go out to all the world and preach the Gospel, baptising them.
Name Greek god that guards the gates of Hades?
Pluto, also known as Hades. The gates to the underworld were his, hence the term gates of Hades.Answer 2: It is a bit difficult: Hades is the name of the underworld AND also the god of the underworld.
Did Jesus Christ founded the church?
In the book of Matthew chapter 16 verse 18 you can read "And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." Answer Yes Christ organized His church calling Peter, James and John to be the First Presidency of the church. The church WAS NOT organized on Peter, but upon revelation which Peter had when he said that Jesus was the Christ. Only by revelation can one know that Jesus is the Christ. This was how Peter knew, but the church was not built upon him. The church was Christs and His alone and still is.
Which one is the right church?
In the book of Matthew chapter 16 verse 18 you can read " And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it."
What is the name of the 3-headed dog that guards Hades?
Cerberus is the name of the dog that guards the gates to the underworld. Hades keeps the gates to the underworld protected by the three headed dog. Cerberus.
How do you get to hades on God of War 3?
Threw the gates of your moma
Where was Christianity founded?
Christianity was founded in Israel, where the teachings of Jesus Christ began. Because of prosecution, the church dispersed into Greece, Syria, Asia Minor and all sorts of other places.Christ's church was founded in Jerusalem. The account is found in Acts 2.Christianity was found in Israel. In Israel where Jesus taught. I wouldn't say it was founded more like evolved from the Jewish faith tradition. Jesus was a Jew.Matthew 16:18I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.
