As Jesus is the cornerstone upon which the Church is built, so are his teachings the unifying cornerstone of Christian doctrine.

7 Keys to a Parable

The Parables of Jesus
The Parables of Jesus
Jesus gave 7 keys to understanding the parable of the weeds in Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.  They help us understand other parables.
  1. The farmer who planted the good seed is the Son of man. There is a dimension of spreading the Gospel that is beyond human deeds.
  2. The field is the world. Is Jesus busy planting seed in the world?
  3. The good seeds are the people of the kingdom. Who are they?
  4. The weeds are the people of the evil one. Are good and bad people tightly mixed together?
  5. The enemy is the devil, not different church denominations.
  6. The harvest is the end of the age. Is the time for judgment later?
  7. The harvesters are the angels. We must patiently wait until then. Is the job of separation not ours, but the angels?
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