Jesus continues to prepare us for the Kingdom by giving us a story on interdependence and a parable on the necessity of faithful reliance.
The Gospel of Luke – Luke 18:15-19:27 – Preparation, pt.2 Read More »
Therefore, if the Greek is simply understood differently, then the goats do not go into an “eternal punishment” (which itself is somewhat a contradiction since no one can learn from the punishment if it is eternal) but they are banished into “an age of correction.”
Robert Capon – Parable of the Last Judgment (reimagined) Read More »
In his final analysis of the final parable, Capon takes us back to the four characteristics of all the parables – Catholicity, Mystery, Actuality, and Hostility and Response.
Robert Capon – Parable of the Last Judgment Read More »
A buried faith, like a light under a bushel basket, is no faith at all.
Robert Capon – Parable of the Talents Read More »
God’s intentional tarrying damns the bridesmaids who trusted that God would show up on time. Why? The only answer that we receive from the parable is the same that Job receives from the whirlwind: Who are you to question my wisdom with your ignorant, empty words? Job 38:2.
Robert Capon – Parable of the Wise and Foolish Bridesmaids Read More »
The world is saved only by his passion, death, and resurrection, not by any of the devices that, in its unbelief, it thinks it can take refuge in. Furthermore, that same unacceptability will be the cornerstone of their judgment and of the world’s.
Robert Capon – Parable of the Wicked Tenants Read More »
We in the church are the second son. We may preach grace from the pulpit and sing “Amazing Grace” in the pews, but deep down we do not like it. It is just too indiscriminate.
Robert Capon – Parable of the Two Sons Read More »
If grace is grace then morality and repentance will be of no consequence.
Robert Capon – Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican Read More »
And that, Virginia, is why “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.” There is no condemnation because there is no condemner.
Robert Capon – Parable of the Unjust Judge Read More »
The point is that none of the people who had a right to be at a proper party came, and that all the people who came had no right whatsoever to be there. Which means, therefore, that the one thing that has nothing to do with anything is rights.
Robert Capon – Parable of the Great Banquet Read More »
