Last week we saw the many names in Scripture that referred to Christians. Scripture also tells us that Christianity is a way of life that is founded on Christ:
"For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is already laid, which is Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).
1 Corinthians 3:11

In Luke 6:46-49 Jesus tells the parable of the two builders -- one builds on the firm foundation, one does not. And He tells of the consequences of the houses built on each.
"But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do the things which I say?
Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings, and does them, I will show you whom he is like: He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock. But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who build a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently, and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great."

The chorus of a song we sing in our Fellowship is:
"On Christ the solid rock I stand
all other ground is sinking sand.
All other ground is sinking sand."
And so it is! Christ is the Believer's firm foundation!!

Other verses of Scripture referring to Christ as the foundation -- "The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone.
This was the Lord's doing;
It is marvelous in our eyes." Psalm 118:22-23/Repeated in Matthew 21:42

Isaiah 28:16 tells us,
"Therefore thus says the Lord God:
'Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation; A tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; Whoever believes will not act hastily.'"

Peter preaching to the Sanhedrin in Acts 4:11 say the same thing, "This is the 'stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.'"
Then Vs. 12,
"Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."

Paul in Romans 9:33 puts it this way,
"Behold, I lay in Zion a stumbling stone and rock of offense, And whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame."

Yes, Jesus Christ is either a stepping stone unto salvation or a stumbling block to those who are perishing. You either believe in (trust in, cling to, rely on) Christ Jesus or you do not. There is no in between! It is only in Him that there is salvation.

"...You were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver and gold...but with the precious blood of Christ..." 1 Peter 1:18-19

"Now in Christ Jesus you who were far off have been made near by the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace..." Ephesians 3:13-14

Joyously and with thanks and praise we rejoice in 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away, behold, all things have become new." Hallelujah!

We thank You, Lord!  Amen.