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1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians 
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Day 45

"No other foundation..."

Text: 1 Corinthians 3:11

LAYING A SOLID FOUNDATION

It was the Lord Jesus Christ who taught His disciples to ponder the importance of laying a foundation built upon solid rock. His teachings would be that strong and certain foundation (Matthew 7:24-27). Paul was in absolute agreement.

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

1. “No other foundation can anyone lay”

a) The unwary may think that all foundations are similar or even alike.
b) Every foundation must be carefully and thoroughly examined.
i) Whether it is sand.
ii) Whether it is rock.

2. “Than that which is laid”

a) The Lord Jesus Christ laid the foundations for His disciples.
b) They in turn laid the foundations
i) For the believer.
ii) For the church.

3. “Which is Jesus Christ”

a) His place of honour is called “the chief cornerstone”.
b) His teachings are inseparable from His Being.

AN APPLICATION

How may we apply this doctrine in real life?

1. Christo-centric faith

a) He is our personal Saviour and Lord.
b) He is the centre of our faith.
c) He is our very life.

2. Christo-centric church

a) He is the Head of the Church.
b) He is also the chief cornerstone.
c) His teachings form the basis of our faith and practice.
d) The Church is the Body of Christ Jesus.