We will look at several verses of scriptures. But lets look first at when I call Foundational Scriptures to establish our foundational
10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Lets first look at what I like to call the Foundational Scriptures, to establish the mind set of this whole study we will be embarking on together.
(Romans 16:17-18)
17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine (teachings see Acts 2:42) which ye have learned; and avoid them.
18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good (flattering) words and fair (fine speaking, or eloquence of language) speeches deceive the hearts of the simple(those innocent, or unsuspecting).
To mark means to take aim at, to regard or consider, to take heed. Simply put, Paul the Apostle was saying, make a mental and spiritual note of those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the Doctrine of Jesus Christ(Apostles Doctrine) and avoid them. Yes we are to avoid or keep away from or to shun away from those who bring with them divisions and offences contrary to Jesus and His Word.
The Word Divisions means disunion or disunity, dissension or disagreement, division and sedition which is an incitement or rebellion. Continued Next Page............................