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Caesarea Philippi

Caesarea Philippi City

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About Caesarea Philippi

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.

Events at Caesarea Philippi

Peter's confession
Peter's confession

Caesarea Philippi · MAT 16:16

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Jesus ChristLinked to this placeJesus ChristAsked 'Who do you say I am?' and revealed plans to build His church

History of Caesarea Philippi

  1. Ministry of Jesusc. AD 29

    Peter confesses Jesus as 'the Christ, the Son of the living God'

    Matthew 16:13-16

  2. Ministry of Jesusc. AD 29

    Jesus declares He will build His church and gives Peter the keys of the kingdom

    Matthew 16:17-19

  3. Ministry of Jesusc. AD 29

    Jesus first predicts His death and resurrection

    Matthew 16:21-23

Notable Characters in Caesarea Philippi

Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ

Asked 'Who do you say I am?' and revealed plans to build His church

Peter
Peter

Confessed Jesus as the Christ and received the keys of the kingdom

Locations Related to Caesarea Philippi

Galilee
Galilee

Jesus traveled north from Galilee to this region

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Jerusalem
Jerusalem

After this confession, Jesus began teaching about going to Jerusalem to die

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Biblical Significance of Caesarea Philippi

The Gates of Hades

Against the backdrop of pagan shrines and a cave believed to be an entrance to the underworld, Jesus declared His church would triumph over the gates of Hades.

Key Verses about Caesarea Philippi

Matthew 16:13-20Mark 8:27-30

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