Another meaning for "gates of hell" in this verse is death. 
Therefore, death has not victory on one who has given a true
confession of Christ as Lord.  Hallelujah!

Again, why is this controversial?  What is gained by interpreting the
verse as the "church will attack hell and lose?"

On 1/5/06, Kevin Sigafoos <ksigafoos@...> wrote:
> On 1/5/06, Jeff Hallmark <bctexan@...> wrote:
> > Hummm I have never seen gates attack, How does that work Kevin.
> >
>
> Jeff the "gates" signify the stronghold or power of hell and are not
> literal gates.  Hell will not prevail over the church.  Why is this
> controversial?  Is this not what the Apostles said elsewhere?
>
> Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be
> shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with
> reverence and awe,
> (Heb 12:28)
>
> Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who
> is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
> (1Jo 4:4)
>
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>
> Grace and peace,
> Kevin Sigafoos
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> For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be
> glory forever. Amen. (Rom 11:36)
>


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Grace and peace,
Kevin Sigafoos
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For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be
glory forever. Amen. (Rom 11:36)