We are no longer foreigners and strangers. Because of the attitude of the Jews the Gentiles would have had a tendency to feel this way, especially as the gospel grew out of Judaism. Today the difference between Jews and Gentiles is not important in the same way (in the sense that it does not impinge upon most people's lives, Israel still does have a crucial part in God's plan), but whatever our background, we should never feel we are second class citizens in God's kingdom. We are members of God's household, this puts a very personal touch on things.
We are built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets. This refers to people like Paul and Peter, and prophets probably refers to New Testament prophets. The message they preached is the message of Jesus Christ, and Christ is the cornerstone. Everything hinges around Christ, everything is built around Him to become the temple of the Lord. And everyone of us is part of this temple being built together into God's dwelling place. God dwells amongst us by His Spirit.
We are built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets. This refers to people like Paul and Peter, and prophets probably refers to New Testament prophets. The message they preached is the message of Jesus Christ, and Christ is the cornerstone. Everything hinges around Christ, everything is built around Him to become the temple of the Lord. And everyone of us is part of this temple being built together into God's dwelling place. God dwells amongst us by His Spirit.
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