Faith & Reason Nexus

Fact #1

• In Matthew 16:18, Jesus said: “I WILL build My church…”
• The future tense shows that the church was not in existence at that time.
• This statement was made approximately one year prior to the Lord’s death on the cross at Jerusalem.

Fact #2

• In Acts 2:47, Luke wrote: “And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”
• The church was in existence at that time.

Fact #3

• Somewhere between the events of Matthew 16:18 and Acts 2:47, the Lord’s church was established.

Conclusion

• Knowing Bible facts like these will help dispel false teachings and help to produce faith as stated in Romans 10:17.