In the first and second century, the basic unit of Christianity was the localized church, usually in a Hellenized eastern city. If the foundation of the city is a living stone, then so are we made of same materials! Eph 3:10-11 (NIV). "In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit" (Ephesians 2:22 KJV). Either we are becoming more like Jesus or we are not. Ex 28:9-10 (NAS). His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. The Church We Want: Foundations, Theology and Mission of the Church in Africa — Conversations on Ecclesiology Editor: Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, S.J. We are to be built upon the truth that Jesus is the Christ, He is salvation, the [WALL] of deliverance, protection, and provision. For some, a “church” is simply a building. But this is about to change as God answers the prayers of Paul so that we are manifesting God’s Spirit at all times. According to the grace of God, which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building upon it. © 2019 Bob Yandian Ministries. In order for them to be the foundation of the throne and our life they must be on the throne, meaning, that the throne of God is the realm where He dwells in power and authority. Jewels are made through much fire and pressure and are very rare because they are not in abundance as are fieldstones. I have studied a lot about the book of Revelation and had never heard of anyone giving attention to the twelve foundations of the New Jerusalem. Jesus is called the "Salvation of God." Why does the kingdom of God need a wall to protect us when we have God and the angels? ‎Foundations is a multi-generational church that loves people. It is understood the church may possibly be the oldest from the period in Britain. The problem with us is that we are flesh and are not consistently manifesting them, but manifest the flesh at times and not the Spirit of God. I knew this was right when I thought of a verse in Isaiah 60:18, "…But you will call your walls salvation, and your gates praise." All Rights Reserved. Understanding of the fundamental beliefs of Christianity is an important and life-giving part of following Jesus, and our hope is that this video series will serve as a helpful first step in your lifelong journey of faith. Manasseh = "God causes me to forget all my sufferings." Paul said in Acts 14:22, "Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God." (Please allow a minute for the audio to begin playing). "He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will not go out from it anymore; and I will write upon him the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God, the new Jerusalem (who we are), which comes down out of heaven from My God, and My new name" (Revelation 3:12 NAS). Read 23 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Twelve is the number of government, we the church are called to carry the government (authority) of God to the nations. Acts: Foundations of the Church 38:43 Acts 2:42-47 - What does it mean to live in community? Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints build the foundations of their faith on Jesus Christ and the testimonies of His apostles and prophets. It has overcome these grains of sand and has turned them into precious stones by having to deal with them on a daily basis! Foundations of Faith is a simple, online video course that we’ve created to serve new Christians who are eager to learn and grow in their faith. The living stones that God is building out of, are not just some cheap field rock, but they are likened to the most precious and valuable jewels. Cry out to God for wisdom so that you also maybe prepared for the day of the Lord that is soon to break forth upon us in great darkness and power. That is what our future looks like for you and me my friend. We are the salvation of God because we are the body of Jesus. Now if you can imagine for a moment the city of God that John likened us to, built out of precious stones that shines with the glory of God for all eternity. Matthew = Given or reward, Jesus is our reward. I said, "What is that?" Huge pearls are the gateway into the city of God. The dam is about to break and how will we stand if we are not built precisely upon the twelve foundations of truth? Work to restore the foundations … The bride is represented in the throne as the four living creatures and the twenty four elders which are in Christ, as are the seven spirits of God which are sent out into all the earth through the church. Jacinth Stone. All the overcomers throughout the ages are represented through the symbolic number of 144,000 that come through the gates into the city of God. No! The power [water of the Holy Spirit] is about to blow out the dam that man has made out of religion! And the stones shall be according to the names of the sons of Israel: twelve, according to their names; they shall be like the engravings of a seal, each according to his name for the twelve tribes. In other words, it was not yet complete so don't spend your time there. Rev 1:4 (NAS). What this means is that the apostles were given foundational truth which is in Christ Jesus, this is the very groundwork that our lives must be built on, but we must go higher than just the foundation. What a purpose and destiny we have in God! When I looked up the Greek words "Before the throne" I find that it could be rendered "On or In the throne" which would be more accurate according to what Revelation 3:1 says, "He who has the seven Spirits of God…" Jesus possess the seven spirits of God within Himself and they are in His body! "And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin" (Genesis 35:18 KJV). And the wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them were the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. Now remember that Paul prayed for us that we would, "Be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth" (Ephesians 3:18). (See Rev. We must understand that WE are NOW building God's temple within our self by what we are partaking of and by how we are living it out each day in the fires of life. Col 1:9-13 [NAS], So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God. "And Joseph named the first-born Manasseh, "For, he said,"` "God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father's household" (Genesis 41:51). By the turn of the second century, all of them believed in Jesus Christ as a savior. "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. Robert A. Gahl, Jr., Vice-Chair of the Program of Church Management, held a Lectio Magistralis on The Theological Foundations of Church Management.Here you may find a short summary and As the Lord began to show me this great honor that He has bestowed upon the twelve tribes and the apostles. Now if any man builds upon the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each man's work will become evident; for the day will show it, because it is to be revealed with fire; and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's work. -- "But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him, who is the head, even Christ." They are small stones that caused an irritant and have become beautiful gemstones in the oyster's mouth. I believe what God is showing me is that the church is only walking in ankle deed water right now! Andrew = A strong man, we are to be strong in Christ. Little did I know that God would use it in my life to teach me about the city of God! In 2013 he began a new phase of ministry and passed the baton to his son, Robb, who now pastors Grace Church. My purpose is to get the word and vision for these truths in your heart and for you to experience them. They are hardened through many trials and tribulations and can take the pressure and still be most beautiful and precious. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace, from Him who is and who was and who is to come; and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne. It all has to do with the building materials we are using, such as the religious and worldly system, which are wood, hay, and straw. (See Rev. It had a great and high wall, with twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels; and names were written on them, which are those of the twelve tribes of the sons of Israel. Our daily tribulations (stones) that we have overcome will be the pearly gates that will lead us into the city of God! "And she called his name Joseph; and said, The LORD shall add to me another son" (Genesis 30:24 KJV). Feb 13 Foundations of the Church Bob Yandian Local Church This is a complete teaching of chapter 2 of the book of Acts. But now in chapter 21, he is told to measure the whole city and to know that its length, breadth, and height are equal. “When the Foundations are being Destroyed, what can the Righteous Do?” Psalm 11:3 Introduction: Several years ago, I received the call from the Lord to become the pastor of the FBC of Lebanon. In each one of us God is building the character of Jesus Christ in our spirit-man whether we know it or not. A building’s foundation is what makes it strong and keeps it from collapsing. This page was last edited on 9 January 2013, at 03:48 (UTC). This tells me that the wall has great significance and we must understand its meaning if we are to build higher so that all nations will come in to it and eat from the bounty of the Lord. James = Undermines, we are to undermine [disable] the enemy. And because He now dwells in us, this means that we also have the seven spirits of God dwelling in us. These are the twelve foundations that the Lord has given me to build upward in Christ likeness in our life. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. Remember that it is we the body and bride of Jesus that make up the city. One year we went on a mission’s trip to Peru and friend of ours asked if we were going to go to Machu Picchu. This app will help you stay connected with the day-to-day life of our church. Listen to me, all you who are serious about right living and committed to seeking God. "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places" (Ephesians 6:12 KJV). The Wall and the bride are constructed out of the same materials because they both represent the SALVATION of our God. The kingdom will be built with one living stone upon the other until the entire earth is a part of the kingdom. God has put all the names of the tribes of Israel and to memorialize their service to Him in this city forever an ever. Each of these churches appears to have had its own collection of sacred writings, and its own concept of Christianity. And he measured the city with the reed: twelve thousand furlongs. All the books of the Bible are anointed and ordained of God as the Holy Spirit lead the writers, their words are the revelation from the Father’s heart. In Sojourners and Strangers, Gregg Allison clears the ground by presenting a thoroughly biblical ecclesiology, at once comprehensive in scope and sensitive to nuance. We are being made into the same precious gem as Jesus is, for the entire world to see Him through us. Truth [Jesus] must be experienced, like in salvation or the baptism of the Holy Spirit that we may know Him, to live and breathe the reality of Him on a daily basis. We have to build it, God will help as He did the apostles but He will not do it for us. F-1.03 The Foundations of Presbyterian Polity F-1.0302d–F-1.0303 4 Book of Order 2013/2015 d. The Apostolicity of the Church Apostolicity is God’s gift to the Church in Jesus Christ. With this app you can: - Watch or listen to past messages - St… As I’ve studied, practiced, and reflected on the cell church over the last few years, I’ve concluded that the cell church is all about developing and releasing leaders to reap the These six attributes are His energy and effectiveness in the unseen world, which are the spirit of Wisdom, the spirit of Council, the spirit of Understanding, the spirit of Strength, the spirit of Knowledge, the spirit of Fear of God. Notice that it says "If any man builds." Early Church history and recorded revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants contain excellent examples of establishing foundations of faith and dealing with the vicissitudes and challenges that everyone faces. We the church are a chip off the same rock that Jesus is from, which is the Spirit of our Father that is eternal and can never pass away. The word [wall] is used six times in just a few verses. We must find our place in the kingdom and build our lives in obedience unto the glory of our God. Love is not the last foundation but the first level that all the others are built upon. The people who make up this city are now equal and are made complete in it; they are the finished product as prophesied Revelation 10:7. Foundations Foundations of the Faith Class The purpose of Foundations Class is to help you learn the foundational truths of Christianity. It was a heart wrenching move He said, "Salvation!" Acts 2 begins with the establishment of the first universal church and ends with the establishment of the first local church. At any rate, the main authority of each individual church lay in its assemb… (See Luke 2:30). "Then on the twenty-third day of the seventh month he sent the people to their tents, rejoicing and happy of heart because of the goodness that the LORD had shown to David and to Solomon and to His people Israel" (2 Chronicles 7:10). Jesus is the first born Son and we are added in with Him. And now because the Holy Spirit [the Spirit of truth] fills all true believers and has been given to us to bestow revelation from the heart of God. "And coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected by men, but choice and precious in the sight of God, 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." These building materials are not long lasting, but will burn up under the fires that life brings our way. This good news should give us purpose, strength, and give meaning to live life to the fullest through all our trails and tribulations with thanksgiving. When the Bible speaks about the seven spirits of God it is not talking about seven Holy Spirit’s, but the seven-fold work of the Spirit of God. In Revelation 7, all the tribes of Israel are named because their names have meaning. We the church, His body is the fullness of Him in the earth, for the fullness of Him is the seven Spirits of God. We hope you will use this will-writing resource to ensure that your loved ones, and the Church, are cared for and protected beyond your lifetime. They only gave us the foundation, the foundation is not the building, it has got to go higher and higher until it fills the universe and all that the Father has made for us to rule over throughout eternity. If we want an When this unification takes place, the body of Christ will have fulfilled the Lord's priestly prayer, "And the glory which Thou hast given Me I have given to them; that they may be one, just as We are one; I in them, and Thou in Me, that they may be perfected (complete) in unity, that the world may know that Thou didst send Me, and didst love them, even as Thou didst love Me" (John 17:22-23 NAS). Can you imagine a builder saying he is finished with the building when there is only a foundation? I could easily expand each one of these but that is not my purpose here. Description Jamestown Rediscovery is proud to release Church and State: The Archaeology of the Foundations of Democracy, a new publication summarizing the archaeological investigations of Jamestown’s 1907 Memorial Church and historic 17 th-century tower.-century tower. My last vision of it was when revival broke out in our church and the dam had a small stream flowing over the broken down rocks. Yes, each one of us is to have these characteristics as an overcoming Christian if we want to be sealed with His name. Foundations of the Church & Stories of Discipleship May to September 2018 Located in the book ‘Acts of the Apostles’ this series looks at the foundations of the church and stories of discipleship. You truly matter to God and you matter to us regardless of who you are or what you have done. The Lord began to speak this message to me when He woke me up with this vision. This core curriculum is divided into two 6-week sessions. "I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth" (Psalms 34:1). The New Testament writer’s words are truth from God because they are the foundation of true spiritual reality that was imprinted in them for three and a half years when they walked with Jesus. "And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and burst against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded upon the rock. You truly matter to God and you matter to us and no matter who you are or where you’ve been, you’re welcome here. Biblical Foundations is a 12-week small group curriculum using The Purple Book by Rice Broocks and Steve Murrell and the animated Bible Project videos. For all is built upon love because that is what God is. (See Is 11:2). Echo the Voice of God – A Mother’s Day Sermon #4. If we are prepared for that day, God will pour through us like a river that will wash away all of satan’s lies from God’s people. These core beliefs We also must have these twelve tribe attributes in our life if we are to enter through the gates of the city. The only way for us to enter into the fullness of the God is for us to go through great tribulations that He allows in our life. If any man's work is burned up, he shall suffer loss; but he himself shall be saved, yet so as through fire. Matt 7:24-26 (NAS). They are now a finished temple and have been perfected by Him because they have come into the full likeness of Jesus. Because it's all you need all. Benjamin = "Son of my right hand" Amethyst stone. But if we build our lives with the Spirit of truth we will be building with gold, silver, precious stones, which are only purified by fire. Then each stone was placed upon the High Priest shoulders to represent how he would carry them into the presence of God. Bob travels extensively to train up a new generation in the word of God at Bible schools, ministers conferences, and churches. The scriptures are very clear that we are joint-heirs with Jesus. But in order for us to handle His power and authority we must have these foundational truths working in us, so that we can handle it without being washed away in the coming flood of power. He also showed me that we are named in this great city of God, even as we are named amongst the genealogy of Jesus because we are His seed. But let each man be careful how he builds upon it. When they told me that it was a 5000-year-old lost Inca City and was one of the wonders of the world I wanted to go and see it for myself. Hallelujah! "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity" (Psalms 133:1). Within the Holy Spirit are six attributes, which He is, and we must manifest them if we are to be built upon the twelve foundations correctly. We also must become liken unto him the foundation for us to build upward and become the wall of salvation for all nations to be received into it; this is our quest to live in the power of the overcoming church. These engraved stones represent the value and the worthiness of His people, God considers us as a priceless gems. We must realize that when we pass the test by going through the fire, God will "REWARD" us with a greater revelation of Jesus in our heart. On February 2020, Rev. At Foundations you’ll find a multi-generational church that loves people. Also she had a great and high wall… Rev 21:12 (NKJV). Just as there are nine fruits of the Holy Spirit they all spring forth out of one, [love] because that is what God is. "And you shall take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel, six of their names on the one stone, and the names of the remaining six on the other stone, according to their birth." These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might. "He who overcomes shall inherit these things, and I will be his God and he will be My son" (Revelation 21:7). The Foundations classes will introduce you to the core beliefs of The Mission Church. Thomas = Twin, again we are to be like Jesus. Nothing goes steal my joy. It was excavated more than 40 years ago when Southway was built. We are made pillars in the temple, meaning that we are now a permanent part of the living structure for all to come to Jesus through. Remember, Paul wrote in Ephesians 4:13,15, "Until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man (body), to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ." Join us tonight LIVE as Pastor Todd brings a message from Psalm 11, "When the Foundations Are Destroyed." The Bible says that the wall of the city is clear like glass for all to behold the goodness of our God in our midst. 29 Muhammad and Islam As with ancient Israel or 1st-century Palestine, no one could have predicted that 7th-century Arabia would become the cradle of a world-changing new religion. A person is what they eat in the natural and what they partake of in the spirit realm. Paul = small or little, we are to be in our own eyes. In 1995 I also had several visions of a dam that was breaking, it was made of rock. God had Moses use the most priceless stones that were to be engraved with the names of all the tribes. The word is our plumb line of truth that we are called to live accordingly to if we plan to build accurately. "And he who talked with me had a gold reed to measure the city, its gates, and its wall. Ex 28:17-22 (NAS). In Exodus 28:17 God had Moses make a breast plate with twelve stones in it and the names of all the tribes would be engraved on each one of them, he would then carry them over his heart to intercede for them in God’s presence. "And if children, then heirs -- heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together" (Romans 8:17 NKJV). Foundations of Christian Faith book. Bob Yandian was the pastor of Grace Church in his hometown of Tulsa Oklahoma for 33 years. If any man's work, which he has built upon remains, he shall receive a reward. "Now if any man builds upon the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw" (1 Corinthians 3:12 NAS). I looked up at the massive dam and the floodgates where right above my head and I heard the Lord say "You will not make it in what is about to come if you are not grounded upon the twelve foundations.". In Acts, Foundations of the Church by Cody Weckerly September 14, 2020 As we study Acts 2:42-47, we are continuing to consider five Christian commitments of the first-century church. Did you get that? ", The Lord's Table, Communion and the Eucharist. But once a State decides to do so, it cannot Jesus is the word of God, meaning He is the communication from the Father to the apostles and the prophets in the Bible. We must thank God for our trials by fire because they are causing us to become more like Him! After all these years it is still standing strong for us to see it and be amazed. The walls are not to keep people out or in but to give them protection in His great salvation. Is It True That God Will "Only Put On Us What We Can Bear? 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