Church, Keys, Stones, House 

Imagery to Explain Spirit

    Part 3

Review: Heaven answers the question, voiced through Peter. Jesus will build his "church." Hell will not overcome it. 

Jesus gives his disciples "keys" - instructions on church ministry. He is the "living Stone," or cornerstone of the spiritual building. Believers, "living stones," are added to the growing "house." The Lord is our rock. Psalm 18:2

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   In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Acts 2:17, 22

Comments:  In spite of Satan's success - apostasy (abandonment) and false teachers in the kingdom - the church will not be destroyed. True believers will demonstrate kingdom power of the Holy Spirit in conflict with Satan, sin, disease, the world and the demonic. 

   However, there is no guarantee that some believers, local churches or groups, or denominations will never fall into immorality, error or apostasy.

   Jesus himself predicted that many will fall from the faith. Believers must turn from sin or face removal from his kingdom. 

   At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Matt. 24:10-11.

   If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. Revelation 2:5

Friday: The Church