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[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by n david

Isaiah 28:16, "Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a tested stone, A costly cornerstone for the foundation, firmly placed. He who believes in it will not be disturbed."

Romans 9:33, "As it is written, “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense; and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”

1 Peter 2:6, "For it stands in Scripture: “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”

If you read the context of these verses, it's not misapplied.

The context and meaning of Isa 28:16 is Jesus is the cornerstone and only sure foundation for those who believe. Paul and Peter both applied it correctly.

This is not at all similar to Isa 28:11. That scripture is speaking about foreign invaders bringing judgement against Israel.

My response from page 10 remains the same. Care to comment? Because I believe the interpretation is more than a "surface" view of the text.

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Except that Paul references Isaiah 28:11 in I Cor 14:21-22, saying in verse 22 - "Wherefore" or "so too" tongues are for a sign. As is Paul's style, we find him using scripture allusively but also reflecting on the illumination brought to scripture for the new covenant people by the Holy Ghost.

I have to continue to agree with TGBTG on this one.