What does “upon this rock I will build my church” mean in Matthew 16:18? | GotQuestions.org

Was Jesus pointing to Peter, establishing him as the first pope and the foundation of the church? Or was the rock the staggering truth of Peter’s confession: that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God? Matthew 16:18 sparks debates, with implications for who holds ultimate authority and what the true foundation of the church is, even challenging the Roman Catholic Church's claims. We analyze the four leading interpretations—Peter, his confession, his faith, or Jesus Himself—by examining the Greek words petros and petra and seeing what the rest of Scripture says about the chief cornerstone. Stop guessing and see why the most biblically sound view involves a simple, powerful play on words that reveals the real foundation of Christ's unbreakable church. In this video, pastor nelson answers your question: What did Jesus mean by “upon this rock I will build my church” in Matthew 16:18?

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