The Chief Cornerstone 1 Peter 2:6-8
Two Views of the Chief Cornerstone 6 Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious, and he who believes on Him will be no means be put to shame.” 7 Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, “The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.” 8 and "A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed. 1 Peter 2:6-8 The end of the Jerusalem temple, beginning of a new one
Two Views of the Chief Cornerstone 6 Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious, and he who believes on Him will be no means be put to shame.” 7 Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, “The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.” 8 and "A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed. 1 Peter 2:6-8 The end of the Jerusalem temple, beginning of a new one Two Views of the Cornerstone To Believers To the Unbelievers Elect Rejected Precious Stumbling Block Trustworthy, Rewarding Offense
Becoming Part of His Temple Added to His church, His body, His kingdom Believe Mark 16:16 Repent Luke 13:3 Confess Faith Rom. 10:9 Be Baptized Into Him Rom. 6:3-4 Added to His church, His body, His kingdom Be Faithful until death Rev. 2:10