God's solid foundation is sure and firm. That foundation is Jesus.
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
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Every building has a foundation if it is to remain standing and useable. In the Old Testament we learn that the earth, also, has a foundation with a cornerstone. God is the builder who marked out the foundations of the earth (Proverbs 8:27-29 ) and set the stone (Psalm 104:5 ). A church building has a foundation which is built on a cornerstone. The true Church, the body of Christ, is built on the foundation of the gospel with Jesus Christ described as the Cornerstone as well as the builder. Jesus said, "…I will build my Church." The writers of the epistles knew and taught that Christ is the cornerstone. God established the foundation of the physical realm for our well -being, just as He established the foundation of the spiritual realm for our well-being.
WHAT IS OUR SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION?"
"According to God's grace that was given to me, I have laid a foundation as a skilled master builder, and another builds on it. But each one is to be careful how he builds on it. For no one can lay any foundation other than what has been laid down. That foundation is Jesus Christ."
1 Corinthians 3:10-11 CSB
Both foundations, the physical and spiritual are Christ. All of creation holds together by Christ. (Colossians 1:17)
Christ is worthy of our praise!
GOD'S THRONE
"Lord God of Armies, who is strong like you, Lord? Your faithfulness surrounds you. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; faithful love and truth go before you."
Psalms 89:8, 14 CSB
The Bible teaches that Jesus is our righteousness. (1 Corinthians 1:30) Jesus is a just judge. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of God's throne! This tells us much about the importance of Christ Jesus the Lord!
A SOLID FOUNDATION AND CORNERSTONE
When people in the early church departed from the faith, Paul assured Timothy that regardless of the faithlessness of any person, this foundation that is Jesus Christ stands firm!
Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 2 Timothy 2:19
…built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. Ephesians 2:20
"The earth and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants, belong to the Lord; for he laid its foundation on the seas and established it on the rivers. Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not appealed to what is false, and who has not sworn deceitfully. He will receive blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation. Such is the generation of those who inquire of him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob.Selah"
Psalms 24:1-6 CSB
HOW SAFE ARE WE IF CHRIST IS OUR FOUNDATION?
Nothing will be able to shake us!
Therefore the Lord GOD said: "Look, I have laid a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will be unshakable. Isaiah 28:16
If a person places themselves in Christ's care, they are eternally secure. Christ has power over all storms, over demons, over disease, over death, itself.
SEE MARK 4:35-41 and MARK 5:1-43
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