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Foundations of Prophets and Apostles

Foundations of Prophets and Apostles. Ephesians 2:19-22. Comparison Between Church and Temple. As Christians, we are not only in the temple. We are the building itself. The church is built upon the foundation of the prophets and apostles. The Foundation. The Church/Temple. Christ.

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Foundations of Prophets and Apostles

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  1. Foundations of Prophets and Apostles Ephesians 2:19-22

  2. Comparison Between Church and Temple • As Christians, we are not only in the temple. We are the building itself. • The church is built upon the foundation of the prophets and apostles.

  3. The Foundation The Church/Temple Christ 1 Corinthians 3:11 “For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”

  4. Foundation: Jesus Christ, The Son of God 1 Cor. 3:11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Eph. 2:20 Having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets. Contradiction?

  5. Harmonizing the Passages • Matthew 16:18—built upon the fact that Jesus is the Son of God. • 1 Corinthians3:11—built upon Christ. • Ephesians2:20—not built upon the men themselves; built upon the truth they preached! The foundation Is Jesus Christ the Son of God!

  6. Apostles and Prophets • Apostles—the twelve • Prophets—NT prophets • Apostles are mentioned first. • A foundation for the Jews and Gentiles fits NT prophets better. • Ephesians 3:5;4:8-11—prophets refer to NT prophets.

  7. The Fact: Jesus is the Son of God • His claims • John 5:17-19 • John 9:35-37 • John 10:36 • John 19:7

  8. The Fact: Jesus is the Son of God • Evidence • Miracles—John5:36; 20:30,31 • Testimony of the Father— Matthew 3:16; 17:5; John 5:37 • Testimony of John— John 1:6,14,15,24, 33,34 • OT Scriptures— John 5:39; Acts 10:43 • Resurrection—Romans1:4

  9. The Foundation: Jesus Christ • Importance of a foundation • It is the building’s beginning point. • It supports the entire structure. • If the foundation is weak, the entire building is in danger. • If the foundation is wrong, the building cannot be right!

  10. The Foundation: Jesus Christ • A foundation’s importance. • Built upon the principle of who Jesus is.

  11. Matthew 16:13-18 • Question • Men say • Peter: Son of God • On THIS Rock, I will build.

  12. The Foundation: Jesus Christ • If built on any other foundation, it’s not God’s building. • Not a foundation of Christ + ___________; only Christ. • Foundation is Divine. • Foundation is not a human or wisdom of men.

  13. Proclaimed by Apostles and Prophets • Acts 2:22-36—Preached Christ • Acts3:13-24—Preached Christ • Acts4:1ff—Questioned for preaching • Acts8:35—Preached Jesus • Acts10:34-48—Preached Christ • Acts13:16-41—Preached Christ • Acts17:22-31—Preached Christ Do You See a Pattern?

  14. The Force: Its Meaning to Us • We have a solid foundation. • Our foundation does not move, shift, or change. • Every evidence of the Deity of Christ—tells us of the strength of the foundation and Church.

  15. The Force: Its Meaning to Us • We are measured and built according to the foundation. • United and held together by our connection to the cornerstone. • Suggests a fixed pattern and standard of doctrine and practice.

  16. Foundation of Apostles and Prophets • The Fact: Jesus is the Son of God • The Foundation: Jesus Christ • The Force: Its Meaning to Us

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