11 Mar 06
Originally posted by twhiteheadI see no reason to interpret Jesus' description of Judgment Day in Matthew 25:31-46 as a "parable". The two earlier parables in the chapter - the bridesmaids and the unfaithful servant - are in the standard form he uses throughout the Gospels but Judgment day ain't. Additionally and perhaps more importantly, the two parables illuminate the description of the Judgment Day.
The parable of the sheep and the goats is unpopular amoungst many Christians and suprisingly very much over looked as it is one of the few teaching by Jesus himself about who should go to heaven. Many Christians turn rather to teachings by later followers of Christ rather than Christs actual teachings.
The reasons behind this may include:
1. If taken li ...[text shortened]... y strictly and therefore try to draw focus away from it by highlighting the importance of faith.
11 Mar 06
Originally posted by no1marauderMathew 25 : 31-46 may be the most important passage in the entire New Testament , especially if viewed in the sense that it was the last sermon Christ gave to the populous. Best for last?
I see no reason to interpret Jesus' description of Judgment Day in Matthew 25:31-46 as a "parable". The two earlier parables in the chapter - the bridesmaids and the unfaithful servant - are in the standard form he uses throughout the Gospels but Judgment day ain't. Additionally and perhaps more importantly, the two parables illuminate the description of the Judgment Day.