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Re: The Gates of Hell?
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Originally Posted by Esaias
In the other thread an idea was put forward: Jesus said the gates of hell would not prevail against the church, and this means there would be a continuous, visible, historically identifiable church on the earth for all time from the apostles' days to the present. (By the term "church" I mean an assembly of truly regenerate believers holding correct doctrine regarding salvation.)
I deny that is what Jesus meant.
I challenge those who believe that to come here and prove it. Prove that the gates of hell not prevailing against the church = a continuous, visible, historical church from the 1st century till now, and identify that church for us.
Then, I will refute your argument(s). In the process, I will prove what He meant, from Scripture.
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Gee, I always thought that Jesus was talking about the resurrection from the grave. That the gates of the grave would not prevent the called out ones from continuing in eternal life.
I guess Aquila will let me know if I'm right.
Maybe after he kills another six pack?
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