'Gates of Hell' (Caesarea Philippi)

What were the "Gates of Hell" that Jesus spoke of? Why did He name Simon the "Rock"? Jesus used this pagan shrine to show us how He would build His church—and what our part in it looks like… (Matthew 16:13-18)

[CarlosRodriguez-jgnx]

Just amazing! After watching so many videos about this topic this is spot on! Great job pastor Jay. Sad to see so many "scholars" talk about words and Greek and all that forgetting what it really meant to the people back at that time!

[johnbrown]

This gentleman does a terrific job here with his analysis of this scripture. Add Michael Heiser’s commentary on this scripture and an even more comprehensive understanding of this scripture will be realized. Thank you sir.

[sidneyhorton]

Wow! Such incredible information and insight! Thank you for this.

[Takeheedyall]

Pastor, Enjoying your videos so much! I have been to all these places and read the scriptures at each place. Your on-site teachings are so insightful, interesting and well given! I would love to go back again with your group!!! 😊

[marvlettedennis]

Blessings pastor. Have been there it's always good to hear explain to us. Keep up the good work. Your reward is sure Have your self and family and Church family's ⛪️ a great Christmas and a happy new year.

[KRISTOPHERFRESNIDO]

Read the book of Enoch and Genesis 6. Mt. Hermon is where the fallen angels landed before they procreated with human women. This is also where Jesus declared Matthew 16:18-19. And many other significant cosmic, interdimensional events took place in this area. This place has had so much spiritual history

[davidbenoit]

Great lesson !!! Let me know if you ever want to pray together 🙏🏽

[barbaraferron]

When and how did the course of the river change? Also when and why were the statues removed?

[joshuakarr-BibleMan]

It makes sense when you say it that way, "permeate the heathens."

The holy group would have been looking upon pagans, but spiritual ones.
That means, because the Gospel speaks to the spirit, those who can receive it are already awake.
The pagans are awake and following a spirit, but the wrong one.

[falseprophetsthorn]

The Kingdom will be on Earth, not in Heaven.

[bryanholdren]

I'm having a hard time understanding, So Jesus makes a declaration to Peter. Says "Peter your are Peter." Then looks over at this specific rock and says he will build his church on it and the gates of hell won't prevail against it. But then there is no Church here? But he is also talking about the body of the Church and not just this specific spot? Then to whom is Jesus speaking when He says, immediately after, "And I will give to thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatsoever thou shalt bind upon earth, it shall be bound also in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose upon earth, it shall be loosed also in heaven." Is he giving everyone the keys of the kingdom of heaven? Everyone can bind and loose with an infallible authority to interpret dogma and make law or forgive? Am I understanding you correctly everyone is a little rock? Now you argue "Jesus said in the language written." This is quite unusual. Let's back up. You make a little bit of a joke about lunch and then talk about "skimming over the most important part of the entire debate [St. Peter being the rock of the Church]." Did Jesus speak the language the Bible translation [Koine Greek] was written or did he speak Aramaic? In Koine Greek Petros or Petra means rock or rock. With just a masculine or feminine suffix attached to the same root. Do you have a source where the Koine Greek states "little rock" or "big rock" I tried but I couldn't find it! Weird! My concern is, in the same way a magician uses distraction you used a joke to distract people from you admitting to skimming over a very relative part and kinda quickly revealing your belief. You approached the whole thing w/ a "this is why the Catholics are wrong" tone or you at least weren't very diplomatic in giving an educational experience explaining both sides of the argument. This is why I'm wondering was your lunchtime joke on purpose to distract and push your point through or was it just honest the timing of the joke in relation to this very important passage of the Bible.

[ceejay]

Found a Pan Statue in the house, any chance it could be cursed?

[KT-enpq]

Cosmic Geography. Dr. Michael Hieser.

[adbb]

Isn't hades the Greek god, in charge of hell?

[TheMmaBoss]

Did the pope open a gate to hell recently?

[GregWebster-mjoc]

Bottom line: The question was, and is, "Who was/is Jesus?" Peter, by revelation of God's Holy Spirit, answered correctly with the truth: Jesus was, and still is, The Messiah, God in flesh, born of virgin to become a sacrifice to redeem lost man from his sin and eternal damnation. The "TRUTH" of who Jesus IS saves man, not a church. And this TRUTH can only be revealed and comprehended by God through the Holy Spirit, and not through any physical church, man or denomination.

[petergianakopoulos]

The Early Church is the Original Church. Orthodoxy. Undivided from the Body of Christ for 2000 years.

[sakisathan]

"Father, meticulously I listened to your video, but I have a question for you. The roadmap of all your beliefs and teachings is the Bible. I see you hold it in your hands. Do you know that this Bible you proudly hold in your hand was printed by a bunch of Protestants in Mainz, Germany, around 1455? Do you, of course, know from older history and recent times that Germans were, are, and always will be experts at changing things to their own favor? On the other hand, do you know that the Evangelium that we, the Orthodox, keep in our hands is written as follows:

- The Gospel of Mark: Written around 70 AD.
- The Gospel of Matthew: Written between 80 and 90 AD.
- The Gospel of Luke: Written between 85 and 95 AD.
- The Gospel of John: Written between 90 and 110 AD.

Father, which of these do you think is the most original?"

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[davidkennedy]

Is this the same place where baal went to the underworld and fought with Maat?

[bisdakpinoy]

1 CORINTHIANS 10:4

And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: *and that Rock was Christ* .