Basing
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Definition and Context:
The term "basing" is not directly found in the Bible as a standalone word. However, it can be understood in the context of establishing a foundation or grounding something in a particular principle or truth. In biblical terms, this often relates to the foundation of faith, doctrine, or moral principles.

Biblical Foundations:
The concept of basing one's life or beliefs on a solid foundation is a recurring theme in Scripture. Jesus Christ Himself speaks of the importance of a firm foundation in the parable of the wise and foolish builders. In Matthew 7:24-25 , Jesus says, "Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock."

Spiritual Application:
Basing one's life on the teachings of Christ is emphasized throughout the New Testament. The Apostle Paul, in his letters, frequently underscores the importance of grounding one's faith in the truth of the Gospel. In 1 Corinthians 3:11 , Paul writes, "For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ." This highlights the centrality of Christ as the foundation of Christian faith and life.

Moral and Ethical Implications:
Basing moral and ethical decisions on biblical principles is a key aspect of Christian living. The Bible serves as the ultimate guide for believers, providing a basis for discerning right from wrong. Psalm 119:105 states, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path," illustrating the guiding role of Scripture in the life of a believer.

Theological Significance:
Theologically, the concept of basing one's beliefs on Scripture is crucial for maintaining doctrinal purity and unity within the church. The Berean approach, as seen in Acts 17:11 , where the Bereans "examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true," serves as a model for ensuring that teachings and beliefs are firmly rooted in biblical truth.

Practical Considerations:
In practical terms, basing decisions and actions on biblical principles involves regular study and meditation on Scripture, prayer, and seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It also requires a commitment to living out one's faith in everyday life, as James 1:22 exhorts, "Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves."

Conclusion:
While the specific term "basing" may not appear in the Bible, the concept is deeply embedded in the scriptural call to build one's life on the firm foundation of God's Word and the teachings of Jesus Christ. This foundational approach is essential for spiritual growth, moral integrity, and faithful Christian living.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Base.
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Paganism and Mr. Lowes Dickinson
... I am not, like so many modern Christian idealists, basing my case upon certain
things which Christ said. Neither am I, like so many ...
//christianbookshelf.org/chesterton/heretics/xii paganism and mr lowes.htm

Second Missionary Journey
... But Paul strenuously objected, basing his objection on the ground that this young
man had deserted them (Acts 13:13) at a very importThat Paul was afterwards ...
/.../sell/bible studies in the life of paul/study iv second missionary journey.htm

The Schoolmen and Theology
... One school of philosophers, basing their reasoning upon Plato, maintained that such
general ideas had a real existence of their own, and hence gained the name ...
/.../medley/the church and the empire/chapter vii the schoolmen and.htm

The Genesis of Sanctifying Grace, or the Process of Justification
... Luther and his followers denatured the traditional Catholic teaching by basing
justification solely on faith, which they falsely defined as mere confidence or ...
/.../pohle/grace actual and habitual/chapter i the genesis of.htm

Fifth Tractate on the Integral Omnipresence of the Authentic ...
... nature of the essence concerned and so lay the sure foundations of the argument,
not forgetfully straying over into that other order but basing our treatment ...
/.../plotinus/the six enneads/fifth tractate on the integral.htm

Introduction
... Basing their doctrine on a pantheistic and non-Christian conception of the Godhead,
they proclaimed the "divinity of man," and preached a quietism of the most ...
/.../john/the adornment of the spritual marriage/introduction.htm

The Certainty and Joy of the Resurrection
... 'Now is Christ risen,' says he, defying, as it were, doubt and negation, and basing
himself upon the firm assurance which he possesses of that historical fact. ...
/.../romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/the certainty and joy of.htm

Why was the Fact of Our Lord's Return Presented in the Language of ...
... part which caused Him to leave the hour of His second coming un-determined, though
some of His enemies have dared to charge this against Him, basing their evil ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the redeemers return/3 why was the fact.htm

The New Form of the Old Law
... give a regular sequence of thought: verse 17 declaring our Lord's personal relation
to the former revelation as fulfilling it; verse 18 basing that statement ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the new form of the.htm

Faith in the Saved Sinner Alone.
... disposition, but rather a sense or its organ, first dormant then awakened, can not
admit this, but repeat that faith is perpetual, basing their opinion upon 1 ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xl faith in the saved.htm

Thesaurus
Basing (7 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Base. Multi-Version Concordance
Basing (7 Occurrences). 2 Kings 18:19 Rabshakeh said ...
/b/basing.htm - 8k

Basins (33 Occurrences)

/b/basins.htm - 16k

Nicolaitans (2 Occurrences)
... In writing to the Corinthians, Paul gives warning against the same evil practices,
basing his arguments on consideration for the weaker brethren (compare 1 ...
/n/nicolaitans.htm - 10k

Relying (4 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 36:6 See, you are basing your hope on that broken rod of Egypt, which will
go into a man's hand if he makes use of it for a support; for so is Pharaoh ...
/r/relying.htm - 7k

Depend (12 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 36:6 See, you are basing your hope on that broken rod of Egypt, which will
go into a man's hand if he makes use of it for a support; for so is Pharaoh ...
/d/depend.htm - 10k

Splintered (4 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 36:6 See, you are basing your hope on that broken rod of Egypt, which will
go into a man's hand if he makes use of it for a support; for so is Pharaoh ...
/s/splintered.htm - 7k

Thessalonica (8 Occurrences)
... on the way (Acts 17:1). He found at Thessalonica a synagogue of the Jews, in which
for three successive Sabbaths he preached the gospel, basing his message ...
/t/thessalonica.htm - 25k

Praetorian (2 Occurrences)
... On subjective evidence Lightfoot concludes that Philippians is the earliest of them,
basing his opinion largely on the resemblance which exists in many ...
/p/praetorian.htm - 15k

Water (4571 Occurrences)
... Dr. Stroud (On the Physiological Cause of the Death of Christ, London, 1847) basing
his remarks on numerous postmortems, pronounced the opinion that here we ...
/w/water.htm - 23k

Arch (24 Occurrences)
... Amos 9:6 It is he who makes his rooms in the heaven, basing his arch on the earth;
whose voice goes out to the waters of the sea, and sends them flowing over ...
/a/arch.htm - 15k

Resources
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Basing (7 Occurrences)

2 Kings 18:19
Rabshakeh said to them, "Say now to Hezekiah,'Thus says the great king, the king of Assyria, "What confidence is this in which you trust?
(See NIV)

2 Kings 18:21
See, now, you are basing your hope on that broken rod of Egypt, which will go through a man's hand if he makes use of it for a support; for so is Pharaoh, king of Egypt, to all who put their faith in him.
(BBE)

2 Chronicles 32:10
Thus says Sennacherib king of Assyria, In whom do you trust, that you abide the siege in Jerusalem?
(See NIV)

Isaiah 36:4
And the Rab-shakeh said to them, Say now to Hezekiah, These are the words of the great king, the king of Assyria: In what are you placing your hope?
(See NIV)

Isaiah 36:6
See, you are basing your hope on that broken rod of Egypt, which will go into a man's hand if he makes use of it for a support; for so is Pharaoh, king of Egypt, to all who put their faith in him.
(BBE)

Amos 9:6
It is he who makes his rooms in the heaven, basing his arch on the earth; whose voice goes out to the waters of the sea, and sends them flowing over the face of the earth; the Lord is his name.
(BBE)

Habakkuk 2:12
A curse on him who is building a place with blood, and basing a town on evil-doing!
(BBE)

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