I. The World’s Confession of Christ. (Matthew 16:13-14)

• Mark 3:21; Matthew 12:24

II. Your Personal Confession of Christ. (Matthew 16:15-17)

• 1 Corinthians 2:12; 1 Corinthians 12:3

III. Your Confession Leads to Calling.

• James 2:14-26; 2 Corinthians 5:21

IV. The Church is Built on Confessing People Living out their Calling. (Matthew 16:18-20)

• Matthew 16:23; Ephesians 2:19–20; Matthew 21:42; 1 Corinthians 3:11; Matthew 18:18; 2 Timothy 2:2