The Lord spoke in parables, the unjust judge, the rich man, the pharisee and the publican, because understanding does not come to just anyone, but to those who have ears to hear. I am a Jew, as was Jesus, for salvation is of the Jews. Christians forget that God is severe and merciful, and those who proclaim salvation think like the rich man, who was self satisfied, smug, like televangelists
Luke 18:22-30 Ironic that Jesus instructs those who trust in what they have to leave all and follow him, and those who have left all to follow him are admoished to not look in the rear veiw mirror and be sorrowful beacause what God has for them ahead is far greater. I guess it proves that follow or not, our human nature is going to be with us till we get our glorified body.
They Sold Their Possessions and Goods----( Acts 2:45) And they, Continuing Daily with One Accord in The Temple( V: 46) / Not Forsaking The Assembling of Ourselves Together--- Exhorting One Another: So Much More as you See The Day Approaching ( Hebrews 10:25)/ God's Creation is Finished( Genesis 2:1) Christ is Sitting on The Right Hand of God( Colossians 3:1) Their Work is Done. Ours at The Rapture
Romans 13:9 "For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet..." Luke 18:20 "Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness." **The commandment to honor the Sabbath is NOT found in the NT**
Need to address Eutychus. I believe it is a perfect book to explain how Jesus knows .But what Jesus meant when ask about saved is dangerously interpreted.the man is being tested by the loss of all and he failed.the main part was ignored.THE FOLLOW ME PART! believe in Jesus become a born again Christian and be saved.The Rich man hadn't looked that far all $$$. One way to heaven the blood of Christ!
"Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" The eternal question, deserving the best answer. Today, we would quote John 3:16. But Jesus takes another position, seen in all three synopotic gospels. He said, "sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me." List it under, "Ways to be saved", and think about it carefully.
These days are harrowing as inequities mount to a fever pitch, between nations, between religions, between parties, father against sons, morhers against daughters, ect. Jesus tells the young man after he tells him the Way: Why call me good? None is good but God. Within man is a grand conflct between good and evil, and the Master does not walk the earth to speak Truth. PRAY aiways to God!
In verses 1 through 8 the widow would not give up in asking for justice and this changed the mind of the judge. Imagine how much more Jehovah God will answer our persistent prayers.
Jesus said THE THINGS THAT ARE IMPOSSIBLE WITH MEN ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD. We may think that we can do everything but without God as the Vine we as the branches cannot bear fruit. We are nothing without God Lets praise and worship him alone amen
In context to how the Lord used these words, with respect to what were the disciples' thoughts and reactions, of His assessment of the rich young man's problem this was clearly not about asking for things, but about where our hearts are, and in what we really trust for acceptance and blessing from God. In other words, in this particular case, in the context of what was happening just then we are instructed that our salvation is altogether in the hands of God, and according to His goodness and capability. An honest look at who and what we really are, ever since our first parents were expelled as unfit and alienated by sin we were all waiting for the Word of our Salvation to come in the flesh, to undo the works of the devil, and to take away our sins. Next to this, we have nothing to rely on only the power and good nature of our God and Saviour.
The story of the Pharisee and the publican is instructive. God sees the heart. He desires us to be humble. He desires us to trust Him. He desires us not to be ostentatious in our expressions of prayers. He wants us to worship Him in spirit and in truth. May God help us to achieve these goals. The master-key is salvation of our souls.
Steph: If you have no answer that's okay,but don't let the foolishness of false accusations from others guide your heart or thoughts. Salvation is for whosoever:Revelation1:5. True Believers will help, guide,lift,hopefully to bring others into The Kingdom:Revelation20:15
Stephende; I can see that by your often posting, you do have desire to know the Lord more; and you write what you can. What you say about loving and trusting in wealth, is right on! And to answer another, who jumped on your words, Yes! the Angels too had their time to stand for God in truth and overcome the Liar and the Adversary. I hope every Christian can learn from Jesus how to love each other.
The unjust judge is a judge of this world which is corrupted by the illusion of wealth, that it is the equivalent of happiness. The young man who followed the commandments but wouldn't part with his wealth. The eye of the needle describes how we strive for wealth rather than Godly knowledge. The master says" we ought to pray always" The world is one place and Heaven is another. Angels overcom
Humbleone?Are you saying God lets us remove our burdens,then drag them through a hole, into heaven? To pack on again? There never has been a gate:eye of the needle. There's a cord made from camels hair that won't go through the eye. Who can be saved? Only who are called: John6:44/washed Revelation1:5/Baptized with The Holy Ghost: Matthew 3:11/ you will be changed 2Corinthians 5:17 you will know!
"And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken." In 31-34, is an important thing to know about growing in grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. At one point the Lord said that they were blessed because they saw and heard and had knowledge revealed to them that wasn't given to others. But here it is withheld; why?
The world is full of injustices, and willfully misguided and ignorant men. Do we look after the things that the Lord looks after? Are we loving those whom He loves, with more than just our feelings? What do we think of ourselves compared to our neighbors when we stand praying? Do we think of the little ones as how the Lord knows them? Nothing we think of ourselves commends to God us above others.
the "eye of a needle' PPL entered the main gate during daytime. If they came after daylight, there was a small gate that ppl had to come in by because of the danger of attack. They had to unload the camel and have the camel crawl into the city. God used this analagy to show one had to "unload there burdens" before they can enter Heaven.
Irene: The Lord used a needle as an example. again there has never been a gate called as such,never has been.the only thing I found was a rope or twine made from camels hair. Impossible to past threw the eye of a needle. This is about salvation! A rich man cannot enter in. Impossibly! That's why they said who then can be saved? Only those redeemed by the blood of the lamb. Revelations 5:9
The Parable of the Unjust Judge is a great lesson for Christians to understand just how much the Lord Himself is disgusted with and cannot stand the wicked and their works. Notice how the Lord says, "Hear what the unjust judge says! and shall not God avenge His own Elect, which cry day and night unto Him; though He bear long time WITH THEM?" Are you suffering grief and trial? He bears it with you!
To Bruce - I'm just curious, why is the small gate so important to you that you would 'correct' what I said? The gate has nothing to do with salvation; Jesus just used it as an example.
Irene:There is no such gate with that title,never has been. This cute story that started years back.V:26--- who then can be saved? They know it is impossible,that's why they said who then can be saved? There is only One way! The of Blood of The Lamb! Without His Sacrifice we would be doomed. Hebrews 10:12--- offered one sacrifice for sins forever---; 1John1:9, 2Corinthians 5:17
Romans 13:9 "For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet..." Luke 18:20 "Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness." **The commandment to honor the Sabbath is NOT found in the NT**
humbly...allan