Matthew 16:17
And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jonah: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father who is in heaven.
Treated in 5 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- He Holds My Tomorrows ·
Cain and Abel cites Matthew 16:17
…spoke to Abel. I am reminded of Jesus’ words to Peter on Mount Hermon, recorded for us in Matthew 16:17 which reads, “Blessed are you… for flesh and blood have not revealed this to you, but My …
- He Holds My Tomorrows ·
Sarah cites Matthew 16:17
…s as the Christ. “You are blessed, Peter. My Father has revealed this to you” said Jesus (Matthew 16:17). Faith here is seen in revelation followed by confession; God’s initiative followed by m…
- Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners ·
Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners; Or, a Brief Relation of the Exceeding Mercy of God in Christ, to His Poor Servant John Bunyan cites Matt. 16.15-17
… according to man’s wisdom, and of that which comes by a man’s being born thereto of God (Matt. 16.15-17; 1 John 5.1). 119. But, oh! now, how was my soul led from truth to truth by God! even fro…
- The Key in My Hand ·
The Key to Release cites Matthew 16:16-19
…rth shall be bound in Heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in Heaven” (Matthew 16:16-19). For centuries, the Roman Catholic Church taught that this is the mandate given to all p…
- Stepping Stones ·
Faith - A Sovereign Gift cites Matthew 16:13-17
…Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven ” (Matthew 16:13-17). This is the faith that recognizes and receives the gift of salvation that is in Christ …