For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 3:11 KJV) The Lord often uses the metaphor of a house or a tree to describe our lives, and these figures are associated with the words “foundation” and “root,” respectively. The common idea underlying the foundation of a Read More
Foundation
Rooted and Built Up in Him
Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving (Colossians 2:7, KJV) The Lord’s desire is for us to be rooted and built up in Christ. As always, locating figurative language in scripture as discussed in recent devotionals is critical to appreciate the meaning Read More
We have not Followed Cunningly Devised Fables
For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty ( 2 Pet. 1:16 KJV) Peter makes a case to assure us that we are not following cleverly devised fables or myths in Christianity. Your faith Read More
Starting on a right foundation
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine, and acts upon them, may be compared to a wise man, who built his house upon the rock” (Matt. 7:24 NAS). None of us will ever plant apples in our gardens and expect to harvest oranges. It sounds so insane, doesn’t it? However, we do this all Read More