Church: Design of

Much in every way. First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God.

…the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises.

…built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. …

…in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.