We have already seen that parables speak of the secrets or mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven (Matt. 13:11). In other gospels this is called the Kingdom of God (Mark 4:11, Luke 8:10). It is the Kingdom that will come… Lees verder
The principle that parables speak about the mysteries of the Kingdom is only mentioned in the first mention of parables in Scripture. We find it, besides Matthew 13:11, only in the parallel texts in Mark 4:11 and Luke 8:10. After… Lees verder
In the gospels we find many parables, spoken by the Lord Jesus. Before we discuss the parables one by one, it is good to first answer the question why the Lord spoke in parables. The common explanation is that He… Lees verder
In the Bible we find many parables and some are very well known, such as the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15). This parable is probably so well known because the story lends itself easily as an evangelistic message:… Lees verder