What does Jesus mean when he says upon this rock?
Jesus is saying that though He were rejected by the people, arrested, tried and found innocent and then crucified anyway, it would not stop him from building His church. The Jews did reject Christ and crucify Christ, but He arose, He did build His church.
Who is a rock but our God?
And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
Why was Peter called the Rock?
The rock upon which Jesus would build his church could refer to Peter, since Jesus changed Peter’s name to “petros” meaning “rock.” This would make Peter the foundation of the church.
What does the Bible say about the rock of God?
2. 2 Samuel 22:2 He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior– from violent people you save me.
What does he is my rock and my salvation mean?
He only is my rock and my salvation: He is my high tower; I shall not be greatly moved. Aramaic Bible in Plain English He is my God and my Savior, and the great place of my refuge, so that I shall not be moved. Brenton Septuagint Translation
What is the NASB verse for he only is my rock?
NASB 1995 He only is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken. NASB 1977 He only is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken.
What does it mean that God alone is my rock?
God alone is the mighty rock that keeps me safe, and he is the fortress where I feel secure. Good News Translation. He alone protects and saves me; he is my defender, and I shall never be defeated. Holman Christian Standard Bible. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will not be shaken.