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A contemporary, foundational statement of classic reformed faith, now revised and updated • Comprehensive, coherent, contextual, and conversational • Scripture-saturated, with more exegesis and more Scripture quotations than other one-volume theologies • Upholds classic Calvinist positions on baptism, the Trinity, church government, and much more • Interacts with contemporary issues...

MATTHEW 16:18 By this point in Jesus’ ministry his teaching had alienated many. The journey to Caesarea Philippi pointed toward the Gentile mission that would commence with Israel’s rejection. At this crucial point in his ministry Jesus knew the troubled disciples needed further instruction concerning his approaching death and their own position in the kingdom. Furthermore, if multitudes were rejecting him, what future did his kingdom have? And if the nation’s religious leadership opposed him, how