Hades will not overcome it. (Matt. 16:18 NIV) Christ referred to Simon as Peter or “Petros” in Greek, meaning apiece of rock or a little rock The word rock in Matthew 16:18 is “ Petra in Greek, meaning a large rock So the meaning of the verse is this You are Peter—a little rock, and on this big rock (Christ, I will build my church It is interesting that Peter later quoted Isaiah in saying that Christ is the cornerstone and that people should trust in Christ (see 1 Peter 2:6). Page 1 of THEOLOGY - Church 1/7/2012 http://test.missionstraining.org/Theology/Church.html
Christ commissioned the church to go and make disciples (see Matt. 28:18-20). A summary of the
