In theological discourse, the term "basis" refers to the foundational principles or underlying truths upon which beliefs, doctrines, and practices are established. Within the context of the Bible, the basis of Christian faith and life is rooted in the revelation of God through Scripture, the person and work of Jesus Christ, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Scriptural Foundation

The Bible itself is considered the ultimate basis for Christian doctrine and practice. As the inspired Word of God, it provides the authoritative source for understanding God's will and purpose. In 2 Timothy 3:16-17 , it is written, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work." This passage underscores the role of Scripture as the foundational basis for teaching and living a life pleasing to God.

Christ as the Cornerstone

Central to the basis of Christian faith is the person and work of Jesus Christ. He is often referred to as the cornerstone, the essential foundation upon which the Church is built. In Ephesians 2:19-20 , Paul writes, "Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone." This metaphor highlights the indispensable role of Christ in the structure and unity of the Church.

Faith and Grace

The basis of salvation in Christian theology is faith in Jesus Christ, coupled with the grace of God. Ephesians 2:8-9 states, "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast." This passage emphasizes that salvation is not based on human effort but on the grace of God, received through faith in Christ.

The Role of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in establishing and maintaining the basis of Christian life. The Spirit guides believers into all truth, as promised by Jesus in John 16:13 : "However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come." The Holy Spirit's work ensures that the basis of faith remains aligned with God's truth.

Love as a Foundational Principle

Love is a fundamental basis for Christian ethics and relationships. Jesus emphasized the importance of love in Matthew 22:37-40 , where He states, "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets depend on these two commandments." Love serves as the basis for fulfilling God's commandments and living in harmony with others.

Conclusion

The concept of "basis" in the Bible encompasses the foundational truths and principles that undergird the Christian faith. From the authority of Scripture and the centrality of Christ to the role of faith, grace, the Holy Spirit, and love, these elements collectively form the bedrock upon which believers build their lives and understanding of God's will.1. (n.) The foundation of anything; that on which a thing rests.

2. (n.) The pedestal of a column, pillar, or statue.

3. (n.) The ground work the first or fundamental principle; that which supports.

4. (n.) The principal component part of a thing.

939. basis -- a foot
... 938, 939. basis. 940 . a foot. Part of ... implication) the foot -- foot. (baseis) --
1 Occurrence. 938, 939. basis. 940 . Strong's Numbers.
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1477. hedraioma -- a support, fig. a basis
... a basis. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: hedraioma Phonetic Spelling:
(hed-rah'-yo-mah) Short Definition: a foundation, stay, support Definition ...
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1475. edaphos -- a basis, bottom, ground
... a basis, bottom, ground. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: edaphos Phonetic
Spelling: (ed'-af-os) Short Definition: the base, ground Definition: the ...
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1909. epi -- on, upon
... on, upon. Part of Speech: Preposition Transliteration: epi Phonetic Spelling:
(ep-ee') Short Definition: on, to, against, on the basis of, at Definition: on, ...
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952. bebelos -- permitted to be trodden, by impl. unhallowed
... From the base of basis and belos (a threshold); accessible (as by crossing the
door-way), ie (by implication, of Jewish notions) heathenish, wicked -- profane ...
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968. bema -- a step, raised place, by impl. a tribunal
... Word Origin from the same as basis Definition a step, raised place, by impl. ... see
GREEK basis. (bema) -- 2 Occurrences. (bemati) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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1913. epibibazo -- to place upon
... set on. From epi and a reduplicated derivative of the base of basis (compare anabibazo);
to cause to mount (an animal) -- set on. see GREEK epi. see GREEK basis ...
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2596. kata -- down, against, according to
... 140), accordingly (1), after (8), after another (1), against (52), along (1), along
the coast (2), among (3), another (2), around (1), basis (1), because (2 ...
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305. anabaino -- to go up, ascend
... Word Origin from ana and the same as basis Definition to go up, ascend NASB Word
Usage arise (1), ascend (2), ascended (7), ascending (3), came (7), climbed (1 ...
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941. bastazo -- to take up, carry
... Perhaps remotely derived from the base of basis (through the idea of removal); to
lift, literally or figuratively (endure, declare, sustain, receive, etc ...
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134. eden -- a base, pedestal
... foundation, socket. From the same as 'adown (in the sense of strength); a basis
(of a building, a column, etc.) -- foundation, socket. see HEBREW 'adown. ...
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4349. makon -- a fixed or established place, foundation
... From kuwn; properly, a fixture, ie A basis; generally a place, especially as an
abode -- foundation, habitation, (dwelling-, settled) place. see HEBREW kuwn. ...
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8356. shathah -- foundation, stay (of society)
... foundation, purpose. From shiyth; a basis, ie (figuratively) political or moral
support -- foundation, purpose. see HEBREW shiyth. 8355, 8356. ...
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Doctrinal Basis.
... THE TENNESSEE SYNOD. DOCTRINAL BASIS. 105. Attitude toward the
Scriptures."Regarding the constitution of the Tennessee Synod we ...
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The Basis of Union of the United Church of Canada.
... UNION. The Basis of Union of the United Church of Canada. ... progressed. The
first vote on the Basis of Union, 1910, was as follows: ...
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The Basis of the United Lutheran Church in the United States.
... The Basis of the United Lutheran Church in the United States. ... The Doctrinal Basis
of Union of the United Lutheran Church in America is the following: ...
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The Doctrinal Basis of the Evangelical Alliance, 1846.
... SYMBOLA EVANGELICA. THE DOCTRINAL BASIS OF THE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE, 1846.
Adopted at the Organization of the American Branch of ...
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The Twenty-Fifth Chapter: the Basis of Firm Peace of Heart and ...
... BOOK THREE. INTERNAL CONSOLATION The Twenty-Fifth Chapter: The Basis of
Firm Peace of Heart and True Progress. The Voice of Christ ...
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That the Foundation and Basis of the Spiritual Combat must be Laid ...
... Prolegomena. Chapter XVII. That the foundation and basis of the spiritual
combat must be laid in the struggle against gluttony. ...
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Philosophical Basis, and Antecedents of Manich??ism.
... Introductory Essay on the Manich??an Heresy, Chapter II. "Philosophical
Basis, and Antecedents of Manich??ism. "About 500 years ...
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The Scriptural Basis of Dionysius's Doctrines
... DIONYSIUS THE AREOPAGITE VIII."THE SCRIPTURAL BASIS OF DIONYSIUS'S DOCTRINES.
In the treatise "Concerning the Divine Names," Dionysius ...
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Faith is the Basis of Human Life; Man Cannot Discover that Truth ...
... Book VI. Chapter V."Faith is the Basis of Human Life; Man Cannot Discover
that Truth Which Holy Scripture Has Disclosed. 7. From ...
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Its Basis
... 4. Its Basis. In our last chapter we contemplated the problem which is
presented in the justifying or pronouncing righteous one who ...
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Basis (21 Occurrences)
...Basis (21 Occurrences). Luke 23:4 Pilate said to the chief priests and the multitudes,
"I find no basis for a charge against this man." (WEB NIV). ...
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Creeds
... CREED; CREEDS. kred: I. SCRIPTURAL BASIS 1. In the Old Testament 2. In the New
Testament-Gospels 3. In the Epistles (1) Paul (2) Later Writings (3) Hebrews II. ...
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Base (127 Occurrences)
... 37. (n.) To put on a base or basis; to lay the foundation of; to found,
as an argument or conclusion; -- used with on or upon. 38. ...
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Gifts (144 Occurrences)
... suggestion," shows how it is possible for one man to lay his hand on the very springs
of personal life in another, and so discloses the psychical basis of the ...
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Immaculate
... (a) It Has No Basis in Scripture. The only attempt made to provide a
Scriptural argument is by using a vague and unsatisfactory ...
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Conception (6 Occurrences)
... (a) It Has No Basis in Scripture. The only attempt made to provide a
Scriptural argument is by using a vague and unsatisfactory ...
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Urim (8 Occurrences)
... do not even know the meaning of the word choshen, so confidently translated "pouch"
or "receptacle" by opponents of the older view, without any basis whatever. ...
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Charge (379 Occurrences)
... NIV). Luke 23:4 Pilate said to the chief priests and the multitudes, "I find
no basis for a charge against this man." (WEB NIV). Luke ...
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Guilt (180 Occurrences)
... Luke 23:14 and said to them, "You brought this man to me as one that perverts the
people, and see, I have examined him before you, and found no basis for a ...
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Thummim (6 Occurrences)
... do not even know the meaning of the word choshen, so confidently translated "pouch"
or "receptacle" by opponents of the older view, without any basis whatever. ...
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