The Solid Foundation of Biblical Truth

Matt. 7:21-27

· Here are two houses that look very much alike, but their foundations are very different.

· One man’s house will stand and the other will be destroyed.

· All counterfeits look like the real thing; but they are worthless, fraudulent, and bring great trouble.

· If the man who built on sand had known how great the destruction, he perhaps might not have built upon sand

· Would you rather be wise or foolish?

Two types of Theology:

1. Rock Theology: hearing the words (instructions) of Jesus and doing exactly what He says

2. Sand Theology: hearing the words (instructions) of Jesus and not doing what He says

a. perhaps one does nothing

b. perhaps one thinks he has a better way and does something else

c. perhaps one wants to do his own thing

d. perhaps one does what he feels is right

3. You are choosing to be wise or foolish when you choose your foundation.

4. Just any old foundation won’t do!

5. The bridges over the South Canadian River (1976)

a. the old one built before 1920 was narrow, rough and frightening; but had a foundation reaching more than 75 below the surface of the waters

b. the new one was wide and smooth but only 35 feet below the waters

c. when the new one fell, the old one was still standing

Passages to Consider:

Obeying is Important:

· Matt. 7:21

· Mark 3:34,35 And looking about on those who were sitting around Him, He said, "Behold, My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of God, he is My brother and sister and mother."

· John 3:36 "He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him."

· Rom. 6:16-18

· 2 Thess. 1:7-9

· Heb. 5:8,9

Obeying the Teaching:

· John 8:31,32 true disciples abide within the teaching

· Gal. 1:6-9 à 5:1-4 you cannot change the gospel

· 2 John 9-11 you cannot “progress” beyond the teachings

Conclusion

1 Cor. 15:1-3

we must receive it, stand in it, be saved by it