Tag Archives: parable

Sheep, Goats, and the Bosom of Abraham

Posted on July 9, 2018 by jesuswithoutbaggage

When I was a teenager, a guest minister preached on Sheol and hell pointing out that Sheol was transferred from where it was originally to somewhere else, and it was connected with the bosom of Abraham. He did not present … Continue reading →

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A Surprising and Significant Twist in the Good Samaritan Story Most People Never Notice

Posted on January 30, 2017 by jesuswithoutbaggage

When Jesus told an inquirer that if he would ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’ and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself’ he … Continue reading →

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Recognizing Literary Genres in the Bible

Posted on February 10, 2014 by jesuswithoutbaggage

I don’t know how many times I’ve heard someone defend the reality of a burning hell with the parable of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke chapter 16. Some consider it one of their most powerful arguments. The rich … Continue reading →

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The Parable of the Joyous Father (Part three of three)

Posted on July 19, 2013 by jesuswithoutbaggage

We have talked of the parable of the wayward son and the parable of the resentful brother; now we will discuss the parable of the joyous Father. These are all approaches to the parable we usually call The Prodigal Son. … Continue reading →

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