When Jesus gathered with His disciples in the climactic moment at Caesarea Philippi, he asked them about public perceptions of His identity. Jesus’ leading men gave complimentary answers: “Some say John the Baptist . . . Elijah . . . one of the prophets.” Jesus narrowed the focus. “Who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 16:15-19).