BRP 1 Peter 2:7-8
Cornerstone- 1. A stone forming a part of a corner or angle in a wall specifically: such a stone laid at a formal ceremony
2. A basic element: Foundation
Capstone- 1. A coping stone : coping. 2. The high point : crowning achievement.
A cornerstone is the base, our foundation which all other stones refer to for perfect alignment. Where as the capstone is the final stone to be added. Think of a pyramid, the point at the top. The capstone can also be referred to as the keystone that keeps the rocks together, think of a rock arch.
I just like to have definitions handy whilst reflecting on the word of God so that I might grasp the full intent or meaning behind the verses. Biblical scholars debate the exact interpretation of these words and the context. However, it is essentially are you being used by God according to His purpose, or are you be tripped up on the nuisances that allow you to stumble.
At the end of the day you need to know 1. There is the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. 2. We were created by God (the trinity) 3. We fell short of God’s glory and now have a sin nature that separates us from God 4. We could not atone for our sins without blood sacrifices, so God sent His Son, Jesus to live a perfect life, so that He could be our perfect sacrificial blood offering. 5. He died 6. He rose again 3 days later allowing us a path to God the Father. That is the heart, the meat of the Holy Bible, everything in the Old Testament points to Christ and so does the New Testament. All other aspects of the Bible are generally revealed by having a personal relationship with God. This is why time in prayer, scripture reading, fellowship with believers and being active in church are so important. So, if you are reading this and you do not know God and Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior ask questions. If you know that you are ready to follow Christ it is as easy as ABC…..
A. Admit that you are a sinner- Romans 3:23,
B. Believe that Christ died for you- Acts 16:31
C. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and be saved- Romans 10:9-10
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