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

Samaritan Pictures Salvation

Origen wrote that the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) is a picture of salvation. Adam is the injured man. The journey is to paradise. The robbers represent hostile powers. The priest and Levite are the law and the prophets. The Samaritan is how we treat Christ. The wounds are from disobedience. The donkey pictures Jesus carrying us to the church. The manager is the pastor, and like the Samaritan Jesus will return.

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