1 Corinthians 3:11-15

The foundation is Christ 1 Corinthians 3:11-15: Christ is the foundation, and we are to be careful that we build in a scriptural and spiritual way on Him. He is the only foundation upon which you can build for eternity. He is the chief corner stone for the church and for our salvation. (Ephesians 2:20) Many attempt to build on such temporary foundations as "gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or stubble." "The church should be built of true Christians, the proper material; and not of worldly-minded hypocrites, or of those who estimate the oracles of God as on a par with the philosophies of men. The day of judgment will reveal the true character of all who are in the church."

Those that build on Jesus must be genuine in their faith and service. The foundation that we have built upon will be tested by fire on the Day of Judgment. "The fire will try every man's work of what sort it is." We must do the work of God and diligently seek to please Him in all that we do. We must see that He gets the glory for all the increase. We will be rewarded if our building is standing after being tested at the judgment. You may put forth the effort to win a person to Christ only to have that person turn from the Lord. Your reward would in some way have been greater if they had remained faithful but what they do will not affect your salvation.