[af_vet_1981]

Absolutely right, ebb tide. The Greek (autēs says it, not him. It unambiguously refers to the Church. Christ is not an it.

Matthew 16:

18. And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
19. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

Concur; it is clear in the scriptures that the gates of hades will not prevail against the ἐκκλησίαν (assembly) that Yeshua/Jesus will build on Simon Peter (Ephesians 2:20 : And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;).

So the Church is built upon the Apostle Simon Peter, and others, with the Messiah as the chief corner stone. I understand the phrase "the gates of hell shall not prevail against it" in the same way I understand God's covenant relationship with Israel; it is eternal and unbreakable despite all the sins and failures. The Samaritans are not the Jews, although they can be included if they love them.

John 4:22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.

[Elsie]

Ah, you are replying to #11.

I’ll wait until you read #67 before accusing you of ignoring clear Catholic teaching here.