The Foundation on which a Church should be built

A building is only as solid as its foundation; this is also true for the Church. In 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, Paul tells us the main foundation of the Church should be Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, many people have built churches with politics or prestige as its foundation. They are not committed to helping people find Jesus Christ as their Savior. In these Churches, you will not see God’s blessings. Members of a Church built on the right foundation should not care what a person wears or what they look like, only that they seek fellowship with other Christians.

The other ingredients in a strong foundation are:

1. Lead the lost to salvation-Matthew 28:19-20 - ”Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” This is the Great Commission of Jesus Christ.
2. Give hope and purpose in life- Romans 15:1-2, 7- “We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” Christ will give you purpose and hope if only you will accept him. He forgives your sins and remembers them no more. A Church should receive all people with love compassion and forgiveness.
3. Prayer-Ephesians 1:15-17- “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” Members of a Church should pray for one another.
4. Fellowship-Romans 12:14-15-“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” A Church should rejoice with each other as well as mourn. To be able to do this they must be in fellowship with each other.
5. Help those who are in need- Proverbs 14:31 -“He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.” There are many people who need help and the Church should help them as much as possible.
These are the main foundations on which to build a Church. Is your church built on this foundation?