Using imagery of a building in construction to describe the Church, Paul is challenging us to be careful how we build.

I. The building (9)

II. The financier/owner (9-10)

III. The foundation installers (9-10)

IV. The Foundation (11)

V. The superstructure (12-13)

VI. The test and what it reveals (13-15)

What is the point of this illustration? We are challenged to carefully consider how we are building the Church of Jesus Christ.