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The concept of "founding" in the Bible often refers to the establishment or creation of something significant, whether it be the world, a nation, a city, or a spiritual foundation. This theme is woven throughout the Scriptures, highlighting God's sovereignty, wisdom, and purpose in creation and the establishment of His covenant people.
Creation of the WorldThe Bible begins with the foundational act of creation, where God establishes the heavens and the earth.
Genesis 1:1 states, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." This act of founding the universe is a testament to God's omnipotence and serves as the basis for all that follows in Scripture. The creation account underscores the order and intentionality with which God brought the world into existence.
Founding of IsraelThe founding of the nation of Israel is a central theme in the Old Testament. God called Abraham to be the father of a great nation, promising him, "I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you" (
Genesis 12:2). This promise is foundational to the identity of Israel as God's chosen people. The covenant with Abraham is further established through his descendants, Isaac and Jacob, and ultimately through the giving of the Law to Moses at Mount Sinai.
The establishment of Israel as a nation is marked by the Exodus from Egypt, where God delivers His people from slavery and leads them to the Promised Land. This foundational event is commemorated annually in the Passover celebration, serving as a reminder of God's faithfulness and deliverance.
Founding of Jerusalem and the TempleJerusalem holds a special place in biblical history as the city chosen by God for His dwelling place. King David captured Jerusalem and made it the political and spiritual center of Israel. His son Solomon built the first Temple there, as recorded in
1 Kings 6:1, "In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites came out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the house of the LORD."
The founding of the Temple in Jerusalem established a central place of worship for the Israelites and symbolized God's presence among His people. It became the focal point of Jewish religious life and a place where sacrifices and offerings were made.
Spiritual Foundations in the New TestamentIn the New Testament, the concept of founding takes on a spiritual dimension with the establishment of the Church. Jesus Christ is described as the cornerstone of this new spiritual edifice.
Ephesians 2:19-20 states, "Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone."
The founding of the Church is marked by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, as recorded in
Acts 2. This event signifies the birth of the Church and the beginning of its mission to spread the Gospel to all nations.
The Role of FaithFaith is a foundational element in the life of believers.
Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as "the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see." The chapter goes on to recount the faith of the patriarchs and prophets, who laid the groundwork for the coming of Christ and the establishment of the New Covenant.
ConclusionThe theme of founding in the Bible highlights God's initiative in creation, His covenant relationship with His people, and the establishment of His eternal kingdom through Jesus Christ. Each act of founding serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and His ultimate plan for redemption and restoration.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
p. pr. & vb. n.) of Found.
2. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Found.
3. (n.) The art of smelting and casting metals.
Greek
2602. katabole -- a laying down... conception, foundation. From kataballo; a deposition, ie
Founding; figuratively,
conception -- conceive, foundation. see GREEK kataballo.
...2937. ktisis -- creation (the act or the product)
... Noun, Feminine Transliteration: ktisis Phonetic Spelling: (ktis'-is) Short Definition:
creation, creature, institution Definition: (often of thefounding of a...
747. archegos -- founder, leader
... 747 () does not strictly mean "author," but rather "a person who is or of a movement
and continues as the leader -- ie 'pioneer leader,founding leader' " (, 1...
Library
TheFounding of the Society
... THEFOUNDING OF THE SOCIETY. IT is a somewhat startling thought"it will
not be misunderstood"that Christ probably did not save...
Dream Concerning theFounding of Constantinople.
... Chapter III Writings. 5. Dream concerning theFounding of Constantinople.
"As Constantine was sleeping in this city [Byzantium], he...
Founding of the Town of Edessa; Brief Account of the Race of Our...
... Ancient Syriac Documents. Moses of Chorene. History of Armenia. II.Founding of
the town of Edessa; brief account of the race of our illuminator....
Founding of the Church. --Its Objects.
... CHAPTER IV. THE CHURCH AND BAPTISM. Section 81.Founding of the
Church."Its Objects. CLOSELY connected with the questions just...
TheFounding of Herrnhut, 1722-1727.
... BOOK TWO. The Revival under Zinzendorf. CHAPTER III. THEFOUNDING OF HERRNHUT,
1722-1727. As these wanderers from a foreign land...
Temples Built by Constantine the Great; the City Called by his...
... Chapter III."Temples built by Constantine the Great; the City called by his Name;
itsFounding; the Buildings within it; the Temple of Michael the Archsoldier...
Of the Diversity of Languages, and of theFounding of Babylon.
... Book XVI. Chapter 4."Of the Diversity of Languages, and of theFounding
of Babylon. But though these nations are said to have...
The Apostolic Scriptures.
... This position is twofold, viz., temporary, with reference to thefounding of the
first churches, and permanent, with regard to the churches of all ages....
Unionism in the Ascendency.
... In 1819, at Lancaster, Pa., Synod again considered the proposition offounding a
joint seminary at Lancaster, and appropriated the sum of [USD]100 for this...
The Future of Christ's Kingdom First Group of Epistles First and...
... The First Epistle to the Thessalonians+"TheFounding of the Church. Occasion.... The
First Epistle to the Thessalonians+"TheFounding of the Church....
Thesaurus
Founding (4 Occurrences)... & vb. n.) of Found. 2. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Found. 3. (n.) The art of smelting and
casting metals. Multi-Version Concordance
Founding (4 Occurrences).
...Thessalonians (6 Occurrences)
... CIRCUMSTANCES OF THEFOUNDING OF THE CHURCH 1. Luke's Narrative in Acts
2. Confirmation of Luke's Narrative in the Epistle III....
Rome (12 Occurrences)
... were in Jerusalem "strangers from Rome," who doubtless carried with them back to
Rome tidings of that great day, and were instrumental infounding the church...
Paul (207 Occurrences)
... CIRCUMSTANCES OF THEFOUNDING OF THE CHURCH 1. Luke's Narrative in Acts
2. Confirmation of Luke's Narrative in the Epistle III....
Stretching (84 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 51:13 And thou dost forget Jehovah thy maker, Who is stretching out the heavens,
andfounding earth, And thou dost fear continually all the day, Because...
Consist (7 Occurrences)
... CIRCUMSTANCES OF THEFOUNDING OF THE CHURCH 1. Luke's Narrative in Acts
2. Confirmation of Luke's Narrative in the Epistle III....
Quotations
... From the call of Abraham to thefounding and expansion of the Christian church the
men of the New Testament recognize a single organic movement....
Nimrod (4 Occurrences)
... Whether thefounding and colonization of Assyria (Genesis 10:11) are to be ascribed
to Nimrod will be determined by the exegesis of the text....
Omri (16 Occurrences)
... 2. TheFounding of Samaria: The superior strategic importance of Samaria is evidenced
by the sieges it endured repeatedly by the Syrians and Assyrians....
Lubim (4 Occurrences)
... On three different occasions the Libyans invaded Egypt, and at length, in the 10th
century BC, succeeded infounding an Egyptian dynasty under SHISHAK (which...
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