A Christadelphian Video: Description: God has provided the ecclesia to be the pillar and ground of the truth in which those whom He has called may develop and grow and do His good pleasure. Just as Jesus’ motivation for the salvation of his bride was love, so God desires that each member of the ecclesia respond to this love by placing the members above self. Some lovely examples are given in the study of those who identified with their ecclesia and put the members first in difficult situations. Additional comments: The foundation is the (teaching of) the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone. The “pillar” is a column, which holds up the roof, thus are individuals who are part of the house of God. The Greek word gives the idea of support..