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The Parables #110

The sheep and the goats, Pt7. 

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

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We are considering the Saviour’s explanation for rewarding His sheep.

“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me,” verses 35-36.

Note, everything the Christian does is for Christ. “For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat, etc.”

Paul said: “For to me to live is Christ,” Php 1:21. This what ALL Christians should say! Our sole aim in living should be to glorify Christ. He is the supreme End and Purpose of our life.

It indicates a watchfulness regarding the affairs of Christ. Love and concern for the people of God marks the life of the true believer.

The Parables #109

The sheep and the goats, Pt6.

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

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THE SAVIOUR EXPLAINS WHY HE IS REWARDING HIS SHEEP.

“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me,” verses 35-36.

These words do not set down WHY they gained heaven, but rather is descriptive of their characters and how they lived, and are testimonies and evidences of the grace of God in them. Here is proof that they were the blessed of His Father, having His special grace bestowed upon them and that they were the children of God.

We do not get to heaven by our works! This is the devil’s lie and is the foundation of all false religions. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast,” Ephesians 2:8-9.

The Parables #108

The sheep and the goats, Pt5.

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

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We are continuing our consideration of the Saviour’s words to the sheep, His people, that he has set on His right hand at His return to this earth in glory.

In that kingdom we shall be a glorious people.

“Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear,” Matthew 13:43. “Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is,” 1 John 3:2.

Now please note something more!

Our inheritance is most assured. It is prepared, ‘made ready’. John 14:2, 1 Cor 2:9. See Ephs 1:4.

Our home in heaven is older than the creation. “Prepared for you from the foundation of the world.” That shows how important our salvation is to God! It is prepared for His people, and that from eternity, so they will be there!