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Post by Pastor Michelle on Oct 30, 2012 18:01:14 GMT -5
Why do you think the parable in Matthew 22:1-14 makes many readers uncomfortable?
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Post by kingdomseeker on Oct 31, 2012 12:07:44 GMT -5
Could it possibly be that they may look at Christianity as a religion, a bottom up way of meriting God’s Grace? If we hear the invitation of the Spirit to come to the banquet and are clothed in Christ Jesus’ righteousness there will be nothing to fear.  |
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Post by Pastor Michelle on Nov 1, 2012 14:43:31 GMT -5
very possible. I also wonder if the idea of sending someone away for not being dressed properly is often taken too literally and it doesnt seem very welcoming to do that. I mean, Jesus wouldnt want us to turn people away because they came to church in dirty clothes. Your view of the passage is the more accurate way of reading it. But I think many people dont even get that far with it and totally misunderstand the point.
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Post by kingdomseeker on Nov 8, 2012 14:57:29 GMT -5
Hence the importance of studies such as this one! |
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