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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] |
Subject: "upon this rock I will build my church" |
Bible Note: I am familiar with all but one of these books, although I do not have them all yet. The Chumash is very interesting and it’s great to get a new perspective on the Torah. Friends in my Bible study group have it, but not me. I have the complete Jewish Bible and Jewish New Testament Commentary. I have not heard of Kingdom Relationships. I loved reading the Historical Fiction books, "First Light" and "Second Touch" by the Thoene's. They are very knowledgeable about the times and the characters in these books meet Jesus. They provide insights that are fascinating. They make the Text come alive in many ways. I would recommend them highly. Marvin Wilison’s “Our Father Abraham” is also very good. It is some what like a text book, but I thought it was an easy read. “The Bible as it Was” by James L Kugel is also very interesting showing many ancient interpretations. Similar, I think, to the Chumash, but not in commentary form. Is Kingdom Relationships a good read? I like to add books to my wish list. It’s quite long. MJH |