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Tag Archives: parable
Sheep, Goats, and the Bosom of Abraham
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
Posted in dispensationalism, hell, judgment
Tagged Bosom of Abraham, Luke 16, Matthew 25, parable, rich man and Lazarus, Sheep and Goats
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A Surprising and Significant Twist in the Good Samaritan Story Most People Never Notice
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
Posted in Jesus, love, love your enemies
Tagged Luke 10, parable, The Good Samaritan, Who is my neighbor?
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Recognizing Literary Genres in the Bible
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
The Parable of the Joyous Father (Part three of three)
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
Posted in God, Pharisees, sinners, The Father
Tagged parable, Pharisees, the joyous father, the prodigal son
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