What does Zion mean in 1 Peter 2:6?
Zion means Jerusalem. The context explains 'Zion's Jerusalem,' indicating that Zion is another name for Jerusalem, the city where God lays the chief cornerstone, Christ. This cornerstone is elect and precious, and those who believe on Him will not be confounded or disappointed.
Les teaches that in 1 Peter 2:6, Zion is Jerusalem. He notes the Scripture says, 'Behold, I lay in Zion, Zion's Jerusalem, a chief cornerstone, elect, precious.' That cornerstone is Christ, and those who believe on Him shall not be confounded, which Les explains means they shall not be disappointed. Les contrasts this with the many people today who, even in churches, are slipping into eternity thinking they are going the right direction but will be disappointed. He urges putting faith in the rock of offense and stone of stumbling so Christ is precious to you. Les also observes that Peter no longer repeats the Acts 2:38 command to repent and be baptized for remission of sins; instead, he says we attain to not being disappointed by believing.
Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
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Who is the chief cornerstone laid in Zion in 1 Peter 2:6?
The chief cornerstone God lays in Zion is Christ, and whoever believes on Him shall not be confounded.