Psalm 118:22
King James Version
22 The stone which the builders refused
is become the head stone of the corner.
The only REAL architect is GOD.
God planned everything.
God made everything.
God is perfection.
God is precision.
And JESUS is the "corner stone".
But what is a corner stone?
Why is Jesus the "corner stone"?
What does Jesus -- the WORD of GOD -- have to do with Architecture?
What do all these have to do with the world?
I assure you, it's all so relevant, and important, for all things were built by God.
Hebrews 3:4
King James Version
4 For every house is builded by some man;
but he that built all things is God.
Wikipedia defines "cornerstone" as:
"The cornerstone (or foundation stone or setting stone) is the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation. All other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire structure."
Here's what Scripture has to say about the "corner stone":
Job 38:4-6
King James Version
4 Where wast thou
when I laid the foundations of the earth?
declare, if thou hast understanding.
5 Who hath laid the measures thereof,
if thou knowest?
or who hath stretched the line upon it?
6 Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened?
or who laid the corner stone thereof;
Isaiah 28:16
King James Version
16 Therefore thus saith the Lord God,
Behold,
I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone,
a tried stone,
a precious corner stone,
a sure foundation:
he that believeth shall not make haste.
Ephesians 2:19-22
King James Version
19 Now therefore
ye are no more strangers and foreigners,
but fellowcitizens with the saints,
and of the household of God;
20 And are built upon the foundation
of the apostles and prophets,
Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
21 In whom all the building fitly framed together
groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:
22 In whom ye also are builded together
for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
Acts 4:10-12
King James Version
10 Be it known unto you all,
and to all the people of Israel,
that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,
whom ye crucified,
whom God raised from the dead,
even by him doth this man stand here
before you whole.
11 This is the stone
which was set at nought of you builders,
which is become the head of the corner.
12 Neither is there salvation in any other:
for there is none other name under heaven
given among men,
whereby we must be saved.
1 Peter 2:4-8
King James Version
4 To whom coming,
as unto a living stone,
disallowed indeed of men,
but chosen of God, and precious,
5 Ye also, as lively stones,
are built up a spiritual house,
an holy priesthood,
to offer up spiritual sacrifices,
acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture,
Behold,
I lay in Sion a chief corner stone,
elect, precious:
and he that believeth on him
shall not be confounded.
7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious:
but unto them which be disobedient,
the stone which the builders disallowed,
the same is made the head of the corner,
8 And a stone of stumbling,
and a rock of offence,
even to them which stumble at the word,
being disobedient:
whereunto also they were appointed.
Now, you understand why we are as nothing to the might, power, and glory of the LORD.
God is the CHIEF Architect of CREATION, and JESUS is the CHIEF Corner Stone -- without which, we'd all fall apart -- lives, homes, self, families, buildings, societies, governments, businesses, institutions.
Take heed then, we give honor and obedience where we must.
Related material:
JESUS as the FOUNDATION of Our Life, Home, and Work
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Updated 12 December 2023
