Matthew 16:13-17

Is IT true?

Is it GOOD?

“The angel said to them, Do not be afraid. I bring you GOOD news that will cause great JOY for ALL people.” - Luke 2:10

Gospel...‘God Spell’...GOOD STORY

“The Law and the Prophets WERE proclaimed until John. SINCE that time, the GOOD News of the Kingdom of God IS being preached, and EVERYONE is forcing their way into it.” Luke 16:16

What ELSE do I have to believe to be a follower of Jesus?

What are the core beliefs, when it comes to being a follower of Jesus?

According to JESUS.

A tradition, a belief, or a teaching that can’t be QUESTIONED can’t be TRUSTED.

A STRONG faith does not equate to never doubting.

From a Biblical perspective a strong FAITH is always portrayed as

TRUST in the midst of UNCERTAINTY.

Matthew 16:13-17 (pg. 1,524)

v.13: “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples: WHO do people say the SON of MAN is?”

Our version of this question: Who is JESUS?

v.16: “Simon Peter answered, You are the MESSIAH, the SON of the living God.”

v.17: “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not REVEALED to you by flesh and blood, but by My FATHER in Heaven.”