Christ, the Builder of the Church (Matthew 16:13-23)

“Scriptural Principles for Replanting”: Principle #1 – Christ, the Builder of the Church

Main idea: Christ has promised to build his church; but he often does so in subversive ways.

Outline:

1. Jesus’s glorious identity (Matthew 16:13-16)
2. Jesus’s sure promise (Matthew 16:17-19)
3. Jesus’s subversive ways (Matthew 16:20-23)

Secondary sources cited:

• (Hymn) John Newton, “Amazing Grace,” originally written in 1779.