How come jesus talked in parables?
He said himself somewhere that he talked in parables, does that mean his whole teaching is a parable? Well, except the 10 commandments?
THE BATTLE AXE: Why Not One Bible? (11/02/2013)—(5.) Throughout all time, what believers have possessed as holy writings have been only a fragment of the sacred information revealed by GOD to created beings and living creatures. Even so, salvation is to be by faith, not by educational attainments, knowledge and intellect. Faith is spirit matter found in the make-up and person of GOD, and may be imparted to the living. Faith is inseparable from other divine substance such as forgiveness, gratitude, holiness, love, truthfulness, wisdom, and wrath against sin. As a result, unity within the body of Christ appears through the person and presence of Christ, and is not merely by records, reports, and written testimonies. (6.) Individual accountability; unity among those separated by arbitrary differences and diversity that may include levels of development, academic knowledge, maturity, and social skills; justification through faith; salvation by grace (i.e., the operation of GOD) rather than by human works such as donating funds to charities, obedience to law, and observing religious rituals and traditions; and the believers liberty of conscience are crucial aspects of belief for all who accept death and rebirth through Jesus Christ. As a result, many forms of emphasis, expression, sacred practice and worship are pursued that spring from a common base, and that (before detailed examination) may appear as equally legitimate (see 2nd Corinthians 1: 4, Isaiah 61: 1-3, John 8: 31-34, Romans 6: 1-23, Romans 8: 1-18, Galatians 5: 13 and 2nd Corinthians 5: 10, KJV).
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither. The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband: For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly. The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he. (John 4: 16-26, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Jesus and the Pharisees (07/14/2013); How Could Angels Fall? (07/15/2013); Money-changers in The Temple? (06/23/2013); Believers and the Cross (06/24/2013); Why Jesus Authored No Books (05/01/2013); Recognizing True Prophets (05/02/2013); Faith, Language and “Mystery” (04/11/2013); GOD Knows Tomorrow? (04/12/2013)
“Raphael”, here are a few points often shared among Christian believers:
(1.) In the same way the ground must be cleared of brush, rocks, and tree stumps before it may be plowed, and furrows must be opened before seeds may be planted, parables (we say, object lessons, or narratives to explain and illustrate sacred doctrine) are used in operations performed by the Holy Spirit to arouse interest, introduce sacred themes from Scripture, and prepare the spirit to receive prophecy wherein a speaker communicates comfort, edification and exhortation.
(2.) The ministry of Jesus was that of a Rabbi and a prophet, and did not conform to all the customs, practices and traditions endorsed by those of the synagogues and the Temple. Until the appearance of John the Baptist, who had been a member of the priesthood, there had been no anointed prophet for more than 400 years. In addition to the anointed priests, the Temple community determining belief and standards throughout the nation included beggars, lawyers, money changers, politicians, and even tradesmen selling animals for sacrifice. The holy writings, their proclamations, promises from GOD and unfilled prophesies were less important and less well understood as a result of those at Jerusalem.
(3.) Jesus spoke and behaved with humility giving less attention to confrontations and issues centering in authority, specially the insistence upon obedience to the letter of the law from GOD without having insight and wisdom concerning the spirit of the law. Using parables, Jesus directed the people to focus upon comprehension, doctrine, and truth. They were to recognize that even miracles were in the nature of righteousness through faith.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually understood. (For example, (4.) The process of GOD for revelation, and for permanently implanting Christian belief has always been one of discovery and growth. There is no one who can tell another person everything they need to know in order to have full knowledge of the things from GOD. Yet, there are many who can share some parts of the full truth. Today, through fellowship with other followers of Jesus Christ, prayer, and study of the holy writings, it is for each believer to seek, recognize, confirm, harmonize, and fit together the many separate sacred things that have been provided from GOD. This is called exercising discernment, growing in grace, and walking in the spirit.) I trust this fragment will be useful. Even so, be it unto you according to your faith. Jesus is coming soon. Grow in grace.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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