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NASB | Matthew 16:18 "I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 16:18 "And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades (death) will not overpower it [by preventing the resurrection of the Christ]. [Eph 1:22; 4:15; 5:23; Col 1:18] |
Bible Question:
Can some one give some explanation of NT church in this verse ? Also need some explanation of the difference between NT Church and OT Church |
Bible Answer: The O.T. church was the result of a covenant made between God and the nation of Israel, mediated by Moses, see Deut 5:1-5ff. The N.T. church is for ALL nations and people, see Matt 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16. Those who obeyed the gospel were added to it by the lord himself, cp Acts 2:41,47; Eph 2:11-22. |