Christ’s Promises about His Church

Possessions on SermonAudio · Oct 25, 2026 · 35m

This sermon examines Matthew 16:18 to establish that the church is exclusively owned by Jesus, who calls it "my church." The central argument rests on two theological foundations: the Father gave the elect to the Son before the foundation of the world, and the Son purchased this people through his sacrificial death. The preacher distinguishes between the invisible universal church and the visible local congregation, urging believers to examine their personal faith in Christ rather than relying on mere institutional membership. Consequently, the visible church is called to submit to Christ's…