The best way to understand Paul’s analogy of building on the foundation of Christ “with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, (and) straw” (3:12) is to compare it with the parable of the sower (Matt. 13:3-8, 18-23).  This parable is about bringing the gospel to others, which ties in with Paul’s illustration about building upon the foundation which is Jesus.  The parable shows six reactions given by those with whom we share the gospel, just as there are six materials mentioned by Paul in verse 12 which are used to build upon the foundation of Christ. … Read More 1 Corinthians: Building On The Foundation