Why did Jesus Christ speak ini parables? Is it only the wise that will make it His kingdom?
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Why did Jesus Christ speak ini parables? Is it only the wise that will make it His kingdom?
According to Mat 13:11 which says
Jesus Christ replied, " the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.
Does this mean that God selects those who will have the knowledge of the secrets of heaven?
I will be happy to learn more on this.
According to Mat 13:11 which says Jesus Christ replied, " the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Does this mean that God selects those who will have the knowledge of the secrets of heaven?
God knows everything. It does not mean that God selects people to understand the secrets of Heaven; nor does He create people for Heaven and others for Hell. If He did, He would no longer be Good. It is not ethical to create people for eternal torture.
We were created to love God and our neighbors - after the Fall, we forgot how to do it. Our love became self-centered and we focused on self-seeking behaviors like comparing ourselves to our neighbors and exalting ourselves over them. Jesus taught us a different way - an ancient way - He taught us how to love again - without serving ourselves, but serving Him - the secret of heaven.
God wants us all to accept His love and forgiveness so that we can experience Heaven and share the message of God's love with others. Not everyone will be able to let their guards down / be vulnerable / humble in order to receive this love, but Christ died for everyone and He wants all of us. I am not sure how it is all going to turn out, all I can do is love and forgive and encourage and share the Good News and trust God that justice will prevail.
Peace
According to Mat 13:11 which says Jesus Christ replied, " the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Does this mean that God selects those who will have the knowledge of the secrets of heaven?
God knows everything. It does not mean that God selects people to understand the secrets of Heaven; nor does He create people for Heaven and others for Hell. If He did, He would no longer be Good. It is not ethical to create people for eternal torture.
We were created to love God and our neighbors - after the Fall, we forgot how to do it. Our love became self-centered and we focused on self-seeking behaviors like comparing ourselves to our neighbors and exalting ourselves over them. Jesus taught us a different way - an ancient way - He taught us how to love again - without serving ourselves, but serving Him - the secret of heaven.
God wants us all to accept His love and forgiveness so that we can experience Heaven and share the message of God's love with others. Not everyone will be able to let their guards down / be vulnerable / humble in order to receive this love, but Christ died for everyone and He wants all of us. I am not sure how it is all going to turn out, all I can do is love and forgive and encourage and share the Good News and trust God that justice will prevail.
Peace
God knows everything?
No doubt about that. So He knew man would fall before He created man? What's love in there?
Jesus taught the people through parables so that people could easily understand what he is teaching them. Moreover, he uses parables to confound the prudent who are eager to deceive Him. Only who's heart is clean will receive the fullness of His message.
Jesus taught the people through parables so that people could easily understand what he is teaching them. Moreover, he uses parables to confound the prudent who are eager to deceive Him. Only who's heart is clean will receive the fullness of His message.