Matthew 16

Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
Matthew 16:15-16 Messiah Jesus
Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.
Matthew 16:18 church community hell

And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.
Matthew 16:19 kingdom world heaven
If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.
Matthew 16:25 salvation death life
And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?
Matthew 16:26 materialism life soul
For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds.
Matthew 16:27 second coming angels Jesus

Bible verse of the day

The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions.

Galatians 5:17 obedience Spirit