{"product_id":"the-gates-of-hell-christian-edc-coin","title":"The Gates of Hell — Christian EDC Coin","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrist did not promise that His church would never face opposition. He promised that the gates of hell would not prevail against it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail” — Christian soldiers advancing beneath the banner of the cross as the gates of hell are broken.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “ADVANCE” — Matthew 16:18 (KJV).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheme:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Christ's victory, the perseverance of His church, spiritual warfare, courage, and the advancement of the Gospel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A daily reminder that Christ is building His church, His promises cannot fail, and His people are called to remain faithful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGift for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Christian men and women, pastors, missionaries, evangelists, fathers, husbands, sons, and fellow believers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Premium solid metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1.5 inches (38 mm) in diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique patina with deep 3D relief engraving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail Means\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe church of Jesus Christ has faced opposition from the beginning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersecution. False teaching. Imprisonment. Martyrdom. The rise and fall of kingdoms determined to silence the Gospel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet the church remains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot because of the strength of men, but because of the promise of Jesus Christ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Matthew 16:18, our Lord declared:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“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.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Matthew 16:18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese were not the words of a man hoping His followers would survive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey were the words of the Son of God declaring what He would accomplish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrist is building His church. And no earthly power, no persecution, and no opposition from the kingdom of darkness can overthrow His purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail coin was created to carry that reminder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrist has spoken. His church shall endure. His Gospel shall advance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front depicts a company of Christian soldiers advancing toward the gates of hell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the center, a soldier raises the banner of the cross as the gates break apart before them. Flames rise, stone crumbles, and the forces of darkness are represented by the demonic figures guarding the entrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround the edge are the words:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE GATES OF HELL SHALL NOT PREVAIL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe scene is a symbolic representation of Christ's promise in Matthew 16:18. It is not a celebration of earthly conquest, but a reminder that the Gospel of Jesus Christ cannot be defeated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the reverse, a sword stands upright within a shield, surrounded by a crown of thorns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the center is one word:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADVANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath it is the Scripture reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMATTHEW 16:18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne word that captures the calling to carry the Gospel forward with courage, faithfulness, and confidence in Christ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe antique patina finish and deep 3D relief engraving bring dimension to the artwork, giving the coin the appearance of an artifact from another age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Carry It?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are days when the world seems determined to push Christianity into silence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen standing for biblical truth comes at a cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the opposition seems greater than the strength of those who remain faithful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the Christian's confidence was never meant to rest in numbers, influence, or earthly power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt rests in Jesus Christ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep this coin in your pocket, on your desk, or wherever you will see it throughout the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet it remind you that Christ has not abandoned His church.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat the Gospel is still the power of God unto salvation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat faithfulness is never wasted, even when the results cannot yet be seen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that the mission Christ entrusted to His people is not finished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHold fast to the truth. Proclaim the Gospel. Advance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail coin is proudly made in the United States from premium solid metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately 1.5 inches in diameter, it is designed for everyday carry, with an antique patina finish and deep 3D relief engraving that give the artwork depth and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery detail serves the message at the heart of the design: Christ's promise to build His church, and the certainty that the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade to be carried. Made to be remembered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Gift With Meaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome gifts commemorate an occasion. 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