What does the Bible say about foundation?
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The Bible teaches that God alone is the sure foundation of all creation and salvation, calling us to build our lives in reverent trust and obedient faith. Job 38:4 and Psalm 104:5 portray the Lord as the wise Creator who laid the earth’s foundations, while 2 Samuel 22:8 and Psalm 18:15 show that even the foundations of the world tremble before His judgment. Luke 14:29 warns that faithful discipleship requires counting the cost before building. Acts 16:26 reveals God’s power to shake prison foundations and free His people. In Christ, God’s eternal purposes, once hidden from the foundation of the world, are made known, giving believers a foundation that cannot fail.
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- The lowest part of a building, and on which it rests Luke 14:29; Acts 16:26
- Figuratively applied to
- The heavens 2 Samuel 22:8
- The earth Job 38:4; Psalms 104:5
- The world Psalms 18:15; Matthew 13:35
- The mountains Deuteronomy 32:22
- The ocean Psalms 104:8
- Kingdoms Exodus 9:18
- Laid for
- Cities Joshua 6:26; 1 Kings 16:34
- Walls Ezra 4:12; Revelation 21:14
- Houses Luke 6:48
- Temples 1 Kings 6:37; Ezra 3:10
- Towers Luke 14:28; Luke 14:29
- Described as
- Of stone 1 Kings 5:17
- Deep laid Luke 6:48
- Strongly laid Ezra 6:3
- Joined together by corner stones Ezra 4:12; 1 Peter 2:6; Ephesians 2:20
- Security afforded by Matthew 7:25; Luke 6:48
- Illustrative of
- Christ Isaiah 28:16; 1 Corinthians 3:11
- Doctrines of the apostles, & c Ephesians 2:20
- First principles of the gospel Hebrews 6:1; Hebrews 6:2
- Decrees and purposes of God 2 Timothy 2:19
- Magistrates Psalms 82:5
- The righteous Proverbs 10:25
- Hope of saints Psalms 87:1
- Security of saints’ inheritance Hebrews 11:10
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