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Walking with Jesus

The Grand Narrative: “What ROCK?” (Matt. 16:18)

“What ROCK?” (Matt. 16:18)

Published 11 Jan. 2026

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💥 SINS / FAILURES

  1. 1️⃣ Confusing “church” with labels, buildings, and brands instead of Christ’s redeemed people. (00:01:21–00:01:52) Support: 1 Pet. 2:9–10; Eph. 2:19–22; 1 Cor. 1:10–13
  2. 2️⃣ Trusting church attendance, heritage, or giving as a substitute for regeneration and salvation. (00:02:58–00:03:14) Support: Eph. 2:8–9; Titus 3:5; John 3:3
  3. 3️⃣ Living in false confidence that religious tradition earns heaven—until exposed by Christ’s verdict. (00:02:33–00:03:02) Support: Matt. 7:21–23; Matt. 25:41; Luke 13:27
  4. 4️⃣ Minimizing Jesus’ exclusive claim—treating Him as “one option” rather than the only way to the Father. (00:03:14–00:03:31) Support: John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 Tim. 2:5
  5. 5️⃣ Misreading “rock” as Peter (or human leadership) instead of Christ and the truth confessed about Him. (00:04:09–00:04:46) Support: 1 Cor. 3:11; Eph. 2:20; 1 Pet. 2:6–8

🏆 SUCCESSES / SPIRITUAL GROWTH

  1. 1️⃣ Defining “ecclesia” biblically—people redeemed by Jesus from every nation, not an institution. (00:00:47–00:02:00) Support: 1 Pet. 2:9–10; Rev. 5:9–10; Col. 1:13–14
  2. 2️⃣ Clarifying that the true “Rock” is Jesus Himself and the truth of who He is. (00:04:40–00:04:54) Support: Matt. 16:16–18; 1 Pet. 2:6; Rom. 10:9–10
  3. 3️⃣ Centering the church on the resurrected Christ and His finished atonement work. (00:05:03–00:05:23) Support: 1 Cor. 15:3–4; Rom. 4:25; Heb. 10:10–14
  4. 4️⃣ Stating salvation clearly: God applies Christ’s payment to repentant sinners and declares them forgiven. (00:05:34–00:05:53) Support: Eph. 1:7; Rom. 5:1; 2 Cor. 5:21
  5. 5️⃣ Calling for sober self-examination—membership in Jesus’ ecclesia is proven by God’s saving work, not activity. (00:03:40–00:03:56) Support: 2 Cor. 13:5; 1 John 5:11–13; John 10:27–28

🧭 LEADERSHIP DYNAMICS

  1. 1️⃣ Faithful leaders define terms carefully (like “ecclesia”) so people aren’t discipled by slogans. (00:00:42–00:00:54) Support: Neh. 8:8; 2 Tim. 2:15; Acts 17:11
  2. 2️⃣ Leaders must correct popular errors (denominations/labels as identity) with patient clarity. (00:01:23–00:01:52) Support: Eph. 4:4–6; 1 Cor. 1:12–13; Titus 1:9
  3. 3️⃣ Loving leadership warns of deception and eternal consequences without theatrics or manipulation. (00:02:33–00:03:02) Support: Acts 20:28–31; Ezek. 33:7–9; Jude 3–4
  4. 4️⃣ Keep the spotlight on Christ—not personalities—because the foundation is Jesus, not gifted men. (00:04:35–00:05:06) Support: Col. 1:18; 1 Cor. 3:5–7; Heb. 12:2
  5. 5️⃣ Leaders press the message into the home: do our families understand the gospel and have they decided? (00:07:03–00:07:14) Support: Deut. 6:6–7; Josh. 24:15; 2 Tim. 1:5