The Church’s Foundations
The foundation of the church is theology and statements of faith. Contrary to the famous hymn, it has, therefore, many foundations.
The stone which is the foundation of the ekklesia of Jesus is Jesus. He is the cornerstone. The height, the depth and width of His love are the planes by which those characteristics of His love can be measured or judged in His ekklesia. That is what a cornerstone does – create a sure measure by which the vertical, horizontal and dimensional accuracy of what is being built on it can be tested and verified. The rest of the foundation of which He is cornerstone is made up of prophets and apostles.
The requirements that must be met before church membership is allowed are agreement with that church’s doctrine. The requirement that must be met to enter a relationship with an ekklesia is agreement with the mission of the King of the ekklesias. What He is doing and how we relate to the project is the test that proves whether we are included or not. Further, beyond failing to be in co-operation, we could be in opposition to His projects.
Ask the Spirit of the King what He is doing today that He wants agreement with and participation in and devote today’s portion of your life to it. Expect great benefits to be found. Be awesome!