1. The Confession of Unbelievers (16:1-12). Unbelievers are unsatisfied with the evidence that Jesus is the Christ (16:1) Unbeliever are blind to the evidence that Jesus is the Christ (16:2-4b). Unbelievers can ultimately harden their hearts beyond repentance (16:4c). Unbelievers can corrupt and influence believers just like leaven (16:5-12).
2. The Confession of Believers (16:13-20). Genuine believers do not view Jesus as merely a good prophet or a moral teacher (16:13-14). Genuine believers confess Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the Living God (16:15-16). Genuine believers are made believers by the Father in Heaven (16:17). Genuine believers are given the keys of the kingdom (16:19).
3. Three Observations about the Church. The Church is being built by Jesus Christ. The Church will prevail. The Lord loves His Church
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