the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Foundation
Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types
2 Samuel 22:8 (b) This is a poetic picture from David's fertile mind of the great answer he received from GOD to his petition. (See2Sa 22:16, and Psalm 18:7, Psalm 18:15).
Psalm 11:3 (b) This is a type of the basic doctrines of the Christian faith on which the believer rests his soul for eternity.
Psalm 87:1 (b) Probably this represents the central truth, and the basic reasons for GOD's activities on the part of Israel.
Proverbs 10:25 (a) This is a picture of the eternal safety of one who has been made righteous by the living GOD. (See Ephesians 2:20).
Isaiah 28:16 (a) GOD has appointed the Lord JESUS CHRIST, His Son, to be the One on and in whom all His works rest. CHRIST is the beginning, the author, the first and the last, the Alpha and Omega, and the hope of GOD's people. The whole structure of the Church rests on Him (See Psalm 118:22; Luke 6:48; Ephesians 2:20).
Romans 15:20 (a) The pioneer work of a missionary or a Christian worker is compared to a foundation upon which he builds and prepares the people for further development in the Christian life.
1 Corinthians 3:10 (b) No doubt this refers to the Gospel that Paul preached and to the doctrines which he ministered. By these the Corinthians were established in the faith. Other men of GOD came along and added to the knowledge and the faith of these believers.
1 Timothy 6:19 (a) By this is meant the true faith, intelligent trust and a clear understanding of GOD's truth on the part of GOD's children.
2 Timothy 2:19 (a) By this type we are assured that those who belong to CHRIST JESUS may rest safe and secure on GOD's Word about us, and to us.
Hebrews 6:1 (a) The six experiences mentioned here represent the bedrock of Christian faith. From these we grow up into a greater temple of GOD as we learn additional truths, and enter more and more into the knowledge of GOD's work, His Word, and His way.
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Watson, Walter. Entry for 'Foundation'. Wilson's Dictoinary of Bible Types. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​wdt/​f/foundation.html. 1957.