Being built upon (εποικοδομηθεντες). First aorist pa ive participle of εποικοδομεω, for which double compound verb see [Reference …

And are built upon the foundation. The comparison of the church with a building is common in the Scriptures ([Reference 1 Corinthians 3:9-…

Built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets.—In spite of much ancient and valuable authority, it seems impossible to ta…

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off are made near by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, who has made both one, and has bro…

“Built” (GK 2224) allows Paul to develop a favorite metaphor of his. When the Gentiles became Christians, they were placed on a firm foundation. In…

And are built. The third comparison illustrates the manner in which the Ephesians, and all other Christians, are admitted to the honor of …

And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and
prophets
The prophets of the Ol…

The church is compared to a city, and every converted sinner is a citizen of it. It is also compared to a house, and every converted sinner is one …