" The Gates of Hell Will Not Prevail "

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" The Church That Christ Builds Is Invincible."

"The gates of hell shall not prevail against it" v.18
This passage is often times very misunderstood............

Jesus was in no way saying that the church would be impervious to
attacks from Hades.

The word  "gates"  does not suggest an offensive push.
Gates are not weapons; they are barricades.

Jesus was picturing Hades like a prison, He was suggesting that it's gates
would not be able to contain or imprison the church.

"the gates of hell shall not prevail against it,".............Jesus was not talking about 
the torment of eternal hell;

He was saying that the 'grave' can not hold the elect !!

The gates of hell could not hold Jesus Christ and we saw proof of that, also,
these same 'gates of hell' can not hold Christians captive !!!!

" Oh death, where is your victory ?
O death, where is your sting ? "  (1 Cor.15:55)

Actually, " the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it"
( Is a promise of resurrection )

The language of death and resurrection were becoming common themes
in Jesus' teaching.
Jesus knew His disciples were facing treacherous days and that all of them
( except John ) would ultimately give their earthly lives as 'martyrs for Him.

Jesus was about to tell them, "Whoever would save his life for my sake will find it"
                                                                                                          ( Matthew 16:25)



But first He told them that the grave could "NEVER HOLD THE ELECT."

This same theme runs all through the New Testament.
Since Christ 'Conquered death', Christians have "NOTHING TO FEAR."

"Christ, being raised from the dead, will "NEVER DIE AGAIN'
Death no longer has dominion over Him." (Romans 6:9),  nor can it be master
over those who are united to Him by faith

Jesus promised, "Because I live, you also will live" (John 14:19).

" FEAR NOT, I AM THE FIRST AND THE LAST , AND THE LIVING ONE.
I DIED, AND BEHOLD I AM ALIVE FOREVER, AND ...............................

I HAVE THE KEYS OF DEATH AND HADES." (Rev.1:17-18)

(NOTICE)  " Jesus Christ Destroyed the one who has the power of death."

We as Christians, followers of Jesus Christ have nothing to fear !!!