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For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a tested stone, A costly cornerstone for the foundation, firmly placed. He who believes in it will not be disturbed. – Isaiah 28:16
God used “types and shadows” of things that would come under the gospel of Christ.
The temple built in the days of Solomon was a place of praise and worship to God.
That building was built according to a pattern, and when it was completed according to God’s design, He symbolically took up residence in that temple (1 Kings 8:10).
Today, the Christian is the temple – God’s dwelling place (1 Cor.3:16).
For this is contained in Scripture: “BEHOLD, I LAY IN ZION A CHOICE STONE, A PRECIOUS CORNER stone, AND HE WHO BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.” – 1 Peter 2:6
1 Corinthians 3:11
“For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”
Matthew 16:18
“I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.
Ephesians 2:20
having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone,
1 Corinthians 3:9
For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.
1 Peter 2:5
you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 3:10
According to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each man must be careful how he builds on it.
Romans 15:20
And thus I aspired to preach the gospel, not where Christ was already named, so that I would not build on another man’s foundation;