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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- ChurchTerm
Sources
- 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