indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible Published by Baker Books, a division ofīaker Book House Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan USA.įor usage information, please read the Baker Book House Copyright Statement. Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology. Kramer, Exegetical Dictionary of the New Testament, pp. Those who believe are blessed and those who stumble over that rock chosen by God are condemned.īibliography. This was prophesied by the prophets of old and fulfilled through the incarnation. In any case, the point is that the very foundation of the church is Jesus Christ. It is hard to visualize one stumbling over a capstone, but metaphors can be stretched. Jeremias in 1925, take a different tack, separating the two stones and making the cornerstone one thing and the stone at the "head of the corner" another, that is, a capstone or keystone. See more of Cornerstone Bible Church Youth on Facebook Log In Forgot account or Create new account Not now CommunitySee All 122 people like this 129 people follow this 152 check-ins AboutSee All 12645 Hammer Rd (1,454. Architectural term used twice in the New Testament ( Eph 2:20 1 Peter 2:6 ) to speak of the exalted Jesus as the chief foundation stone of the church, the cornerstone on which all the building depends. Some modern interpreters, beginning with J. Bible Dictionaries - Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Cornerstone. The metaphor seems obvious: the cornerstone is either a source of blessing or judgment, depending on a person's attitude toward it.
The stone laid in Zion ( Isa 28:16 ) is precious to the believer, but as the stone placed at the "head of the corner" ( eis kephalen gonias), that is, exalted ( Psalm 118:22 ), he is a stone of offense and stumbling ( Isa 8:4 ) to those who refuse to believe. Peter's use of the idea is more complex, stringing three prophetic verses together ( Psalm 118:22 Isa 8:4 28:16 ). Paul builds on this concept in Ephesians 2:20 by saying that Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone, the apostles and prophets are foundation stones, and the whole building (the church) is a holy temple in the Lord. Zechariah expands this promise by saying that the cornerstone will come from the tribe of Judah (10:4). God said their security was false because he would lay a stone in Zion, a precious cornerstone, which really was secure and it was not those present rulers. Colossians 3:16 9am - Prayer Time 10am - Bible Study. In Isaiah 28:16 the prophet speaks God's words directly to the rulers in Jerusalem who boasted that they were immune to the scourges of life because they were secure in themselves. The New Testament draws on two Old Testament passages about the coming Messiah ( Isa 28:16 Zech 10:4 ). Our mission can be accomplished in a variety of ways such as evangelistic efforts in the community, encouragement and support of home and foreign missions, spiritual retreats, Bible camps, youth ministries, Bible studies, seminars, classes and counseling.Bible Dictionaries - Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Cornerstone Cornerstone Īrchitectural term used twice in the New Testament ( Eph 2:20 1 Peter 2:6 ) to speak of the exalted Jesus as the chief foundation stone of the church, the cornerstone on which all the building depends. We also contribute our time and resources to the spreading of the Gospel, both locally and worldwide. We strive to be exemplary in our conduct, training our children in the way of the Lord, because we realize that we are His witnesses in every circumstance. Recognizing the importance of our unity in Christ, we endeavor to encourage each other in our Christian walk, to remember each other in prayer, and to aid each other in times of need.
With this in mind, we regularly engage in Bible study, fellowship, breaking of bread and prayer. We believe this is possible only as we mature in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. C ornerstone Bible Chapel is a non-denominational assembly of Christians who are committed to following the principles given in the New Testament for the local church (Acts 2:42).Īs servants of Jesus Christ, it is our desire to lead lives worthy of our Lord and bring honor to His name.