Caesarea Philippi
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Caesarea Philippi was a city at the base of Mount Hermon, rebuilt by Philip the tetrarch. In this pagan region, Peter made his great confession that Jesus is "the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus then spoke of building His church and gave Peter the keys of the kingdom.
Historical Timeline
Ministry of Jesusc. AD 29
Peter confesses Jesus as 'the Christ, the Son of the living God'
Matthew 16:13-16Ministry of Jesusc. AD 29
Jesus declares He will build His church and gives Peter the keys of the kingdom
Matthew 16:17-19Notable Characters
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