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1 | How much does salvation cost us? | Matt 13:46 | Mommapbs | 98554 | ||
Greetings Lionstrong! Heard a great message in church about this passage that I thought you might like - My Pastor admitted that what he was about to share differed from the majority of commentaries, but who made them king . . . anyway, the gist of his messsage is this: the pearl is the church and Christ is the merchant. Now, plug this thinking into Jesus' parables about the sower and the field and you will see a connection. HE is the sower, He is the seeker and He is the buyer. I believe that God treasures people. We, His children are His joy. Knowing this gives new meaning to the verse, "The joy of the Lord is my strength." Neh 8:10 Knowing that I am deeply loved by God is beyond words. mommapbs |
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2 | How much does salvation cost us? | Matt 13:46 | Lionstrong | 98596 | ||
Hello Momma, Thanks for your thoughts! Although I haven't read many commentaries I probably agree with them if they say that the pearl is the kingdom of God, rather than Christ's church. Like you, I have a high view of the Church, but I think this parable is not about Christ's bride for whom in love he paid the ultimate price. The particular emphasis in Matthew is the kingdom of God. (Read Matthew and see how much the Lord talks about the kingdom.) The kingdom's importance is also seen in the other two synoptic gospels. The central theme of Jesus' preaching was "Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand." You'll also notice that this parable is part of a series of parables on the kingdom, all emphasizing the inestimable value of Christ's rule in our lives. Anyone who finds Christ, understanding who he is and what he has done, is not crazy if he gives up all to possess him as Lord and Savior. |
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3 | How much does salvation cost us? | Matt 13:46 | Reformer Joe | 98597 | ||
Good to hear from you again, LS! How have you been? --Joe! |
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