Building
/BIL-ding/
Summary
The construction of structures, used literally for architecture and figuratively for spiritual growth and the Church.
☩Building Methods
Ancient building used various materials including stone, brick, and wood. Tools mentioned include the compass, plumb-line, measuring-line, and awl. The style of Jewish architecture was influenced successively by Egyptian, Phoenician, and Greek traditions.
Key verses:Amos 7:7-82 Samuel 5:111 Kings 5:18
☩Figurative Usage
Scripture uses building imagery extensively for spiritual realities. Believers are called God's building, with Christ as the foundation. The Church is described as a building fitly framed together growing into a holy temple. Our heavenly home is called a building from God, eternal in the heavens.
Key verses:1 Corinthians 3:9-17Ephesians 2:212 Corinthians 5:1
Related Verses250 mentions
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Building," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Hastings (ed.), "Building," in Dictionary of the Apostolic Church, vol. I (T. & T. Clark, 1915–1918).