The more I read the parables of Jesus in Matthew 24 and 25, the more it challenges my perspective on salvation and eschatology. Though many will say we should not base our doctrine from parables because they give exaggerated picture, who decides that we should not take the message from parables into consideration when building our theology and doctrine? The parables of Jesus in Matthew 24 and 25 teach about what Jesus expects from us. As much as I want to believe that I have the assurance of a place in God’s presence in heaven, I don’t want to be naïve.
I am, being and will be saved only through Jesus and there is no compromise in that. But if I think that just because I believe Christ has died for me and do nothing about it, I’m the most foolish person. It’s like finding the door but not entering it. The parables in Matthew 24 & 25 challenges that unless our action shows what we believe, we stand as unfaithful servants in front of Christ on judgment day.
The criteria for the kingdom among many are these: The faithful slave- Matthew 24:45-51, the wise and prepared bridesmaids- Matthew 25.1-13, The slaves that brought profit with the Master’s entrusted property – Matthew 25. 14-30 and the “sheep” that did God’s will by caring for others- Matthew 25. 31.46.
4 comments:
True Gerrad.. we can learn alot from those parables.. i preached last week n coming week.. both the great weeks - Christ the King and Advent. there easy to access internet huh... how's life going..
tc.. any updates ft?
Unfortunately there are still many people out there who believe it is enough to say "I believe in Christ" but don't show it in their actions. We can just pray that they will see one day it is NOT enough!
Oh Eisu, you are preaching more than me there and important week as well! :)
Ya here got access to internet that keeps me from getting bored. So you found the restaurant with wireless net I assume.
Hmm.. Nothing much yet so far. Just doing what I can while my supervisor is away for 2 weeks to Jerusalem!
Keep in touch okay
Just words and no action is the very thing that I am speaking about. May be they are spoilt by the so called "sinner's Prayer" ;)
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