During a personal and private moment with His Disciples in the region of Caesarea Phillipi, Yeshua asks His Disciples “Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?” After various responses from them, He then asked them directly, “But whom say ye that I am?” Without hesitation Peter responded, “Thou art the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Yeshua’s response to Peter, acknowledged he had received a direct revelation from YeHoVaH and replied, “… that thou art Peter, and upon this rock Iwill build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” When Yeshua spoke these words about His Church, was He referring to Judaism, a religious institution, a denomination, or what people call the ‘church’ today? What did Yeshua mean then and how should we interpret His words to mean today? “I will build my church” is one of the most misunderstood statements Yeshua ever made, until now!
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What did Yeshua mean when He said, “I will build My church”? Yeshua was not referring to a modern denomination or religious institution. He was speaking of a Spirit-led, called-out people built on the revelation of who He is—the Messiah, the Son of the living God. This teaching uncovers what His statement meant then and what it means for Believers today.
Arthur Bailey
Apostle Dr. Arthur Bailey is the Overseer of Arthur Bailey Ministries International, House of Israel International, as well as the Founder and Chancellor of the Accredited Hebrew Roots University. House of Israel International, focuses on teaching the True Gospel of the Kingdom from a Messianic Hebrew Roots perspective. Renowned internationally, Dr. Bailey is celebrated for his roles as a dynamic teacher, preacher, and author. Hebrew Roots University is a unique institution dedicated to exploring the Hebrew Roots of the Christian faith.
Authoring over 55 books, including "Sunday is not the Sabbath?", Discipleship and Leadership Curriculums, Dr. Bailey provides in-depth insights into Spirit-filled living by faith in God . With various academic degrees and Certifications, Dr. Bailey is a professor and keynote speaker nationally and internationally. His extensive range of DVD teachings and books, aimed at clarifying complex biblical passages, can be found in our online store. He also enhances the lives of believers globally through Online Live Broadcasts.
Currently residing in Indian Land, South Carolina, Dr. Bailey oversees the House of Israel in Charlotte (a Spirit-filled New Covenant Torah observant community), House of Israel-United Kingdom, House of Israel-Nigeria, and House of Israel-Ukraine. His Ministry has a profound impact on people worldwide; congregants from 6 continents attend online services.
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Last Updated on November 30, 2025 by Arthur Bailey Ministries