Term

keys of the kingdom

A phrase used by Jesus referring to the authority to preach the gospel and exercise church discipline.

Filed underEcclesiology

Definition

A phrase used by Jesus in Matthew 16:19 referring to the authority to preach the gospel and to exercise discipline within the church.

Scripture

  • Matthew 16:19

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Sources

  1. 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 46BOriginal citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 46B.

Last revised August 14, 2026