“…built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone.” – Ephesians 2:20

Scripture reading: 1 Corinthians 3: 1-23

As I write this devotional, 133 Roman Catholic Cardinals are meeting in the Sistine Chapel to choose a new pope. The Pope is the spiritual successor of the first Bishop of Rome, the Apostle Peter. Since Christ gave Peter authority as the rock of the church, the Pope continues to possess that authority, including the authority of infallibility. This false teaching is contrary to Ephesians 2:20. We confess to an “apostolic church.” What that means is that the church’s teaching is to be derived from the inspired writings of the apostles. That is the New Testament. We have in the scriptures, all that we need to know for doctrine and life regarding our salvation before God.

The Bible is about the Cornerstone, the Lord Jesus Christ. It is one grand story of one Triune God revealing the one way of salvation by the grace of God. Salvation comes by faith and through grace. We can relate to the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11, because we are looking unto the same covenant promises in Jesus Christ.

Let us examine our hearts and lives to make sure that we are content with what God has told us. We do not need the false wisdom of the world around us. We are given the foundation of our life in the Holy Scriptures.

Suggestions for prayer

Thank God for his completed revelation in the Bible. Ask God to strengthen your faith in him.

Rev. Steve Swets graduated from Mid-America Reformed Seminary in 2007. He is presently serving at Redeemer United Reformed Church in St. John, IN. He previously served United Reformed Churches in Abbotsford, B.C. and Hamilton, ON. In this third charge, Rev. Swets returned to his hometown of St. John, IN. Get this devotional delivered directly to your phone each day via our RP App. This devotional is made available by the Nearer To God Devotional team, who also make available in print, for purchase, at NTGDevotional.com.