Matthew 16:19…….Ready

Matthew 16:19…….Ready

16:19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. (For Additional expository Notes see Book)

Extended Sermons 

“Teaches how we can declare those who repent & receive Christ as forgiven, and those who don’t as not forgiven.” → If we preach the Gospel to someone and they believe the Gospel and receive Christ as Lord and Savior. We can tell them that their sins are forgiven, they’ve been made right with God and heading for heaven. Likewise in the same way. if we preach the Gospel to someone and they vehemently reject it and don’t believe it. We can tell that person their unsaved and heading for Hell for all eternity. Or if we observe a person in the church who is unrepented and persistent in their sin and remains obstinate we need to warn them their still bound in their sin and consequences thereof unless they repent. We’re not in control of a person being Saved or Unsaved. But we are allowed  to pronounce a person forgiven or unforgiven based on their response to the Gospel. Thus we can declare someone who believes in Jesus as Saved and someone who does not believe in Jesus as Unsaved. We’re not sitting in the place as Judge, but merely declaring the terms based on the Gospel.

“Teaches as we proclaim the Gospel message we’re opening the door of faith and Salvation to others.” → As Believers we open the door of the Gospel to others by how we live and act. We open the door of the Gospel when we radiate God’s love and glory in all He has done. We open the door of the Gospel by caring, helping, and praying with others.

“Calls for binding and loosening that which is contrary to God’s word or going away from God’s word.”⇒ Those who know the truth of the Gospel must hold onto that truth and make sure we never lose sight of it. And when we hear something that is contrary to God’s Word or strays from God’s word. Whether it’s a religion based Gospel. A work-based Gospel. A Prosperity Gospel. “Name it & Claim it” Gospel. A Self-help Gospel, A Gospel of heath & wealth, etc. We have to denounce it as contrary to the message of the Gospel.

“Displays the gracious forgiving power believers possess for whatever comes up in our life.”⇒ As believers, we carry within us an extraordinary ability to forgive not just ourselves but those around us. It is through forgiveness that we release the burdens of anger, guilt, shame, resentment, grudges, etc. Embracing the forgiving power embedded in our beliefs allows us to navigate life’s twists and turns with resilience and compassion. When we embrace the forgiving power embedded in our beliefs, we open our hearts to healing. We let go of the burdens that weigh us down, and we make room for love, joy, and peace. By holding onto this gracious power, we not only heal ourselves but also uplift those around us. Let us walk this journey with a heart full of understanding and a spirit ready to forgive, for it is in this grace that we find true peace and fulfillment.

“Teaches how we have the power and authority to push back darkness and call in righteousness.” ⇒………..(To be Continued)

“Teaches how we have the power and authority to speak God’s truth over the enemies lies.” ⇒……….(To be Continued)

“Jesus is not talking about spiritual warfare in binding & loosening demonic forces. Nor is this about binding poverty & sickness and loosening health & prosperity.” ⇒ No where in this passage is this talking about binding & loosening the devil, demonic influences, poverty, cancer, unemployment, marital stress, financial debt,  etc. There are no examples in the bible about people binding up the devil. As a matter of fact, in the book of Jude,-(1:9) not even the archangel Michael, when disputing with the devil about the body of Moses. Did not presume to announce judgment on the devil, but said the Lord rebuke you. Now if the archangel Michael did not even think he had the authority to bind up the devil. Then who are you and I to think we have the authority to tie and bind up the devil. Binding & loosening is not a magical formula for us to get God do what we want.  With all this being said. This is not saying believers do not have power. We have been given power from God to do certain things that we wouldn’t be able to do in our own strength when it comes to witnessing and serving the Lord. (cf. Acts 1:8)

More Notes & Applications    

Teaches how we have the power and authority to live in our identity as a child of God and not what the world says.

Teaches when we act according to God’s word, God will stand by our decisions.

Teaches if were to have power and authority over sin it must flow through Jesus.

Teaches how as believers were to be the voice of God

Keys in the ancient Near East were often used by kings who would have a palace and in the palace they would have a storeroom where they would keep their money and grain. It was an important place. And the king would pick out a trusted servant to whom he would give the key to the storeroom. That was the highest honor the king could bestow. In those days the servant who had the key would wear it on a chain around his neck or slung over the shoulder so it would be obvious to all that he had the keys of entrance into the palace and into the treasures of the king. If the steward were doing his job he would never take the chain off from around his neck. He wore it continually as a sign of the authority given to him by the king. The man who had the key was the man who could let you inside to see the king or he was the man who could refuse you entrance. The door had a hole near the lock that made this possible. A person put his hand through the hole from the outside and inserted the key in the doorframe to open the door. This is how Elgon’s servants opened a locked door to check on their master. The primitive locks of Bible time had to be opened with long wooden keys. These locks and keys were generally much larger and simpler than ours are today. Figures of ancient Egyptian keys are frequently found on the monuments of Egypt, also of Assyrian locks and keys of wood. The earliest lock and key device was found in Nineveh. Lock boxes with keys were commonly used by affluent ancient Romans. A simple latch-type lock was a wooden bolt that slipped into the slot in the doorpost. A key was the tool that released the bolt, or lock. In the bible keys are often spoken of figuratively or symbolically as symbols of power or authority or office. Keys are also used as a symbol of knowledge, stewardship, and trustworthiness. That’s what’s behind Jesus’ statement when he says, “I will give you the keys to the kingdom.”

APPLICATION OF KEYS

• Gospel Proclamation: Christians are empowered to proclaim the Gospel in opening the door of faith to those who believe.

• Spiritual Authority: Believers have the authority to act in the spiritual realm, pushing back darkness, sin, doubt, shame, guilt, unbelief, etc.

• Judgment & Discernment: The church as the authority to exercise judgements and decisions in accordance with God’s will and principles.

• Social Justice: The Church is a advocate for social justice, mercy, and other kingdom values in society.

KEYS BELIEVERS POSSESS

• Freedom from shame, guilt, and condemnation. (Rom. 8:1, 10:11).

• Freedom from God’s wrath (1 Thess. 5:9).

• Freedom from fear of death. (2 Tim. 1:10).

• Freedom from the chains and bondage of sin. (Rom. 6:14).

• Freedom from the curse of the law. (Gal. 3:13).

• Freedom from legalism. (Gal. 5:1).

• Freedom from Satan’s dominion. (Col. 1:13).

• Freedom to approach God.  (Heb. 10:19).

• Freedom to relate to God as His child and His heir.  (Gal. 4:7).

• Freedom to partake and enjoy every spiritual blessing. (Eph. 1:3).

• Freedom to bring our concerns and requests to God.  (Phil. 4:6).

• Freedom to walk with God throughout life.  (2 Cor. 6:15–17).

• Freedom to authentically love others. (1 John 4:7).

• Freedom to live out God’s purposes in your life. (Eph. 2:10).

• Freedom to enter the gates of heaven.  (John 14:2–3).

OTHERS KEYS BELIEVERS POSSESS

• Keys to the promises of God.

• Keys to peace, freedom, and forgiveness.

• Keys to confession & repentance.

• Keys to transformation & healing.

• Keys over spiritual strongholds.

• Keys to new perspectives, attitudes.

• Keys to progress & growth.

• Keys to new doors of opportunity

THINGS WE BIND & LOSE

• We bind Fear by loosening Love

• We bind Bitterness by loosening Forgiveness

• We bind Anxiety by loosening Peace

• We bind Deception by loosening Truth