There are a number of things revealed in this account found in Matthew 16:13-18! Peter answers Christ’s question by saying, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God!” The confirmation that came from Jesus by the Holy Spirit, speaks to Peter, “Flesh and blood, (man) did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in the heavens.” The next thing Jesus reveals is the truth of who the true church is and what the foundation is that we are to build upon!

Jesus says, “You are Peter, (petros, meaning little pebble or small rock), and upon this Rock (Solid foundation) of revelation that comes from My Father, I will build My Ekklesia or Ecclesia which means, ‘the ones called out’, the many-membered body of Christ. We are this living breathing spiritual body of believers where every joint and part supplies making increase of itself in love according to Ephesians 4:15&16.

Revelation is the foundation of this many-membered body of our Lord Jesus Christ with Him being the Head. We refuse to lean on our own understanding and submit our will to the Lord and see His will be done His way! This people of revelation are the true family of God in this day of the kingdom!