“The Rock of Our Redeemer”
Christ is the only sure foundation upon which man must build his life in order to withstand the powers of the adversary. Helaman reminds his sons, and us, that if we are solidly built upon Christ we cannot fall. Numerous scriptural passages refer to this concept with various images and symbols: Christ as a sure foundation, a cornerstone, a nail in the sure place (see Isaiah 22:23; Matthew 7:24-27; 1 Corinthians 3:11-15). Jesus Christ, as the chief cornerstone, is the foundation stone upon which the plan of salvation, the whole gospel structure, rests. There is safety from Satan and his minions only in Christ. There is security only in his word and through his infinite and eternal power. (For a more detailed discussion of how the Saints need to build their lives upon Christ, the sure foundation, and enjoy the blessings that come therefrom, see Robert L. Millet, Life in Christ, pp. 106-13.)
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