Q
Is the Roman Catholic Church, the one and original church established by Jesus himself? the one being referred in Matthew 16:18, “I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against her.”
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The Church established by Jesus is based on Peter’s confession that “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” (Matt. 16:16) All who believe that with him are members, no matter what it says on the door of the building they meet in.