Oct 8

  • bennettc2969
    bennettc2969 added a text contribution The Elect Are Laborers
    I love how Jesus likens those of us who he calls to salvation (the elect) to laborers. Sadly, the predominant mentality of many Christians is that the Holy Spirit works for us – to bless us, heal us, ... Read more »

Sep 8

May 25

  • JC-Ryle
    JC-Ryle added a text contribution Matthew 20:1-16
    There are undeniable difficulties in the parable contained in these verses. The key to the right explanation of them must be sought in the passage which concludes the last chapter. There we find the a... Read more »

Jan 21

  • bennettc2969
    bennettc2969 added a text contribution The Incompatible Gospel
    It occurs to me that this segment of Matthew's text is totally incompatible with the mentality that many people have due to the fairness rules that predominate in our economy. Today, no employer could... Read more »

Jan 9

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May 5

  • jaysten
    jaysten added a text contribution Because I am Generous
    God shows no favoritism in his giving of grace and forgiveness. How hard or how long you've "worked in God's field" or how long you've been following Christ does not relate to how God will treat yo... Read more »

Jan 18

  • charlescameron
    charlescameron added a text contribution Matthew 20:1-21:17
    20:1-28 The workers served for different lengths of time (1-7). They received equal payment (8-16). This a parable of grace. Some have served the Lord a long time. Some have served Him a short time. T... Read more »
  • deweb
    deweb added a text contribution gee, thanks a lot...
    i have felt like these guys...all of them. i've been the guy working hard all day, receiving what i thought was unfair compensation, and griping about it. (i don't know what it means, but i'm sure i... Read more »

Sep 29