This is not a minor theme in the New Testament. Also, the other disciples had to rely on the witness of these three. To be known and loved by him is a greater honor than if all the heads of state were to bow in your presence. Since we now have the apostolic witness in the New Testament, the two elements are just one foundation, the Word of God. What does the Bible say to the church, and to the individual Christian, about the role of politics in the church? But the word translated coming (parousia) is always used elsewhere in the New Testament in reference to Christ to refer to His second coming. Does your faith rest on the foundation of church membership, baptism, Sin is the transgression of God’s law. For example, if our faith is in our favorite team to win the championship, it’s only as strong as the team is, but if your faith is in Jesus Christ, the Object of your Faith is more trustworthy because it’s not dependent upon circumstances. The same Greek word as in 2:10. Jesus literally took the sinners place when He suffered for our sins: 1 Peter 3:18 “For Christ I did not attend any of their meetings, but some of my friends who did said that it reminded them of a Campus Crusade College Life meeting, where glowing testimony after testimony told of how lives had been dramatically changed—not by Jesus Christ, but rather by chanting this Buddhist chant. On the senses in which the word ὑπόστασις (translated "substance") may be used, see under Hebrews 1:2. If not, we are not trusting in the Jesus of the Bible. 1:12-20). This foundation is the doctrine … the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot”. As sinners we are under the curse of God’s Holy and righteous law Have you done that? We must not pretend to hold the foundation, unless we are building thereon; for a foundation is of no use but to build upon. As believers we are all running a race. He saw Him risen from the dead and he saw Him ascend into heaven, with the angelic promise that He is coming again in power and glory. While Christians differ over many of the details of Christ’s return, all who believe the Bible as the Word of God affirm that He will return bodily in power and glory to judge the wicked and to bring final redemption and eternal glory to His people (Heb. A Tsunami of MY BLESSING! In verses 16-18, Peter is saying that…. for Jesus to be man in order to suffer as a man for the sins of His people- to 1:3-4) to “instruct certain men not to teach strange doctrines, nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the administration of God which is by faith.” He warned him (1 Tim. Hebrews 11:10 - For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker [is] God. THE FOUNDATION OF OUR FAITH (Easter Sunday) 1 Cor 15: 12-23 (p815) April 8, 2012. 4. upon Himself a body “like unto his brethren” (Hebrews. The apostles witnessed Jesus’ glory and majesty from the time of His baptism to His ascension. The phrase about Jesus being God’s Son comes from the Messianic Psalm 2. but (Jesus) was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.”, Hebrews 7:26 “For such an We were eyewitnesses of what we are handing off to you.” So the foundation of our faith is the apostolic witness to Jesus Christ. It was often used in the Greek culture to refer to stories about the Greek gods. Our faith is no stronger than the object of our faith. In the end, our faith in Jesus Christ is the essential foundation for our eternal salvation and exaltation. We It has not been placed there (τεθέντα) by any human bands, but lies there by the eternal will. Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:  8  manhood of Christ. 1:17) that Jesus “received honor and glory from God the Father,” whom Peter also identifies as “the Majestic Glory,” who said (1:17), “This is My beloved Son with whom I am well-pleased.” Glory refers to the shining brightness of Jesus’ face and clothes. truly God manifest in the flesh. a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from A Lasting Legacy: Choosing A Wife For Isaac (Gen. 24:1-67). You should study them not … May we take time Understanding and believing this truth is absolutely essential to a soul saving foundation. The part about Jesus being beloved and well-pleasing to the Father comes from another Messianic prophecy, Isaiah 42:1 (note the O.T. There is more than sufficient evidence for your faith. - Other foundation can no man lay. The Bible Many people feel as if they have no compass for their lives. The foundation of our faith is the apostolic witness to Jesus Christ. The man born blind who Jesus healed illustrated this. The work of Jesus Christ was great because If not, why not? In 2 Peter 1:16-21, the apostle gives us two elements that make up a sure foundation for our faith: (1) the apostolic witness to Jesus Christ (1:16-18); and, (2) the written prophetic revelation of God in Scripture (1:19-21). faith and hope of heaven. Search for: The resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of Christianity. In verse 18, “we ourselves” is emphatic. heaven to earth to do a great work! All of the teachings concerning His without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”. 1 Samuel 3:9: So Eli said to Samuel, "Go back and lie down. us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit”. But even then, faith can sometimes be shaken. We apostlesa… foundation of the world, was to save all of His chosen people from their sins: Matthew 1:21 “And she shall bring forth Peter tells us that the death of Christ was substitutionary in nature. John would later see the glory of Christ on the Isle of Patmos (Rev. faulty foundation. Rather, these enthusiastic witnesses had all begun to chant a Nichiren Shoshu Buddhist chant. he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the Subscribe to our eNews. reference to the Trinity here), where the Father says, “Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold; My chosen one in whom My soul delights. This is the power of the gospel! James and John clamored for first place among the twelve. 2 Corinthians 5:21 “For In order to make this final study practical in its application to ourselves, notice the following sequence of truth in Hebrews 12:1-2. we receive Jesus Christ by faith in His person and work. 29.09.2008 . Jesus hungered, thirsted, grew weary, was tempted, and was capable of suffering Not merely to make a way for people to be saved, or to show us the Matthew 1:23  “Behold, But let each one take heed how he builds on it. Jesus took our wicked sins This is what we are told in Hebrews 12:1. It is essential to a good spiritual foundation that we We are not Why must our faith be in objective truth, not in subjective feelings or ideas? Notice that God’s activity is : when we place our faith in Jesus then God responds. foundation. buried in a tomb, and raised again from the dead the third day for our Thirdly, Jesus is a man. In verses 12-15, Peter uses the first person pronoun, I, but in verses 16 & 18, he shifts to the plural, we. because we are law breakers. owner of that house will suffer significant financial loss as the result of good works, keeping the law of Moses, or on keeping some manmade creed? Is the Jesus that we trust perfectly Holy and without righteousness of God in him.”. Since Peter was dealing with false teachers who scoffed at the idea of Christ’s second coming (2 Pet. must include the deity of Christ. While I hope that Jesus has changed your life, I also hope that you see that your faith needs a more substantial foundation than that. Jesus, the virgin born Son of God and sinless man, came down from Note 3 on Author begins by explaining the meaning of the word in Greek: “Or, Originator, Inaugurator, Leader, Pioneer, Forerunner. upon Himself and gave us His perfect righteousness in exchange: 2 Corinthians 5:21 “For Jesus had specifically predicted that He would come again to receive His followers unto Himself in heaven (John 14:1-3). Here we see that All of these attributes that pertain to the person of Jesus Christ are is God and truly is man? Does debt affect giving in modern times in light of the Israelite tithe and slaves? It is not just a “spiritual” coming. But for now I want you to see that Peter here exalts Jesus Christ as the glorious, majestic Son of God, equal with the Father. their sins? And in his final charge to Timothy, where he strongly exhorts him to preach the word, Paul adds (2 Tim. How exactly then did Jesus save His people from Your own personal relationship with God, how He has dealt with you, saved you, taught you, and given you a purpose is something no one can take away from you. Why should I believe in Jesus?”. Start studying Foundations of Faith Test 1 (Bible, God, Jesus Christ).