What foundation did Paul say he laid for the Gentile church?
The apostle of the Gentiles laid Jesus Christ as the foundation for the Gentile church. To this Gentile church he writes, “I have laid the foundation,” and identifies that foundation as Jesus Christ—yes, Jesus of Nazareth. It was for Jew and Gentile alike, but primarily for the Gentile because the Jew rejected it.
Les explains that the foundation this man claims to be laying is for the benefit not just of Israel, but of Jew and Gentile alike, though it ends up primarily for the Gentile because the Jew rejects it. He points out that this man claims in Romans 11:13 to be the apostle of the Gentiles. To this Gentile church he writes that he has laid the foundation, and that foundation is Jesus Christ, yes, Jesus of Nazareth.
According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
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Which church did Paul write to when he said he had laid the foundation?
Les explains that Paul, who claims in Romans 11:13 to be the apostle of the Gentiles, writes to a Gentile church, though the transcript does not name it. Paul says, 'I have laid the foundation,' and that foundation is Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth. Les notes this foundation is for the benefit not just of Israel but of Jew and Gentile alike, yet it will end up primarily for the Gentile, because the Jew will reject it.