Too many voices from too many Christian denominations to decipher, so we've cut out the middle-man to study the Bible on our own in search for answers to our questions. It can speak for itself because it breaks through the fog of all that is called religion. At times, we'll include the latest scientific discoveries and even touch upon some of the weirder and more controversial portions of Scripture that most of today's Christians avoid.
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Too many voices from too many Christian denominations to decipher, so we've cut out the middle-man to study the Bible on our own in search for answers to our questions. It can speak for itself because it breaks through the fog of all that is called religion. At times, we'll include the latest scientific discoveries and even touch upon some of the weirder and more controversial portions of Scripture that most of today's Christians avoid.
After Jesus spent time discussing forgiveness and reconciliation, he gave a controversial parable that's become known as the parable of the unforgiving servant. What makes it controversial is that it's been given 4 different interpretations. We examine all 4. SESSION NOTES I. The 1st Interpretation. A. The Ten Thousand Talents (Matthew 18:23-25) = The Sins Of A Man Not Yet Saved By Grace. B. The Master's Forgiveness (Matthew 18:26-27) = Salvation; Man's Sins Are Forgiven; He Is Now Saved By Grace. C. The Wicked Servant's Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-30) = Post-Salvation Sin; An Unforgiving Spirit. D. The Master's Response (Matthew 18:31-34) = ? E. Jesus' Warning (Matthew 18:35) = ? F. Problems With This Interpretation = Who Are The Torturers? What About Jesus' Warning? II. The 2nd Interpretation. A. The Ten Thousand Talents (Matthew 18:23-25) = The Sins Of A Man Not Yet Saved By Grace. B. The Master's Forgiveness (Matthew 18:26-27) = Salvation; Man's Sins Are Forgiven; He Is Now Saved By Grace. C. The Wicked Servant's Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-30) = Post-Salvation Sin; An Unforgiving Spirit. D. The Master's Response (Matthew 18:31-34) = Forgiveness Is Revoked; The Man Is Sentenced To Hell. E. Jesus' Warning (Matthew 18:35) = You'll Be Sentenced To Hell Too If You Aren't Forgiving. F. Problems With This Interpretation = The Promise Of Eternal Life Is Irrevocable; The Holy Spirit Is Permanently Sealed. 1. John 3:16 2. John 5:24 3. John 10:28-29 4. John 1:12-13 5. John 3:3 6. Ephesians 2:8-9 7. Ephesians 1:13 8. Ephesians 4:30 9. Titus 3:5 10. Romans 8:38-39 11. Philippians 1:6 III. The 3rd Interpretation. A. The Ten Thousand Talents (Matthew 18:23-25) = The Sins Of A Man Not Yet Saved By Grace. B. The Master's Forgiveness (Matthew 18:26-27) = Forgiveness That Is Provided But Not Accepted; The Man Is Still Not Saved By Grace. C. The Wicked Servant's Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-30) = Evidence Of No Salvation; An Unforgiving Spirit. D. The Master's Response (Matthew 18:31-34) = Since Forgiveness Was Never Accepted; The Man Is Sentenced To Hell. E. Jesus' Warning (Matthew 18:35) = ? F. Problems With This Interpretation = The Man Is Called A "Servant" Which Implies He's Saved & Jesus Holds Us (Who Are Saved) Accountable In His Warning. IV. The 4th Interpretation. A. The Ten Thousand Talents (Matthew 18:23-25) = The Sins Of A Servant Of God Already Saved By Grace But Living In Sin. B. The Master's Forgiveness (Matthew 18:26-27) = Forgiveness Given To The Servant Upon His Confession & Repentance: 1st John 1:6-10. C. The Wicked Servant's Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-30) = Blatant Hypocrisy: A Wicked, Cold & Heartless Unforgiving Spirit. D. The Master's Response (Matthew 18:31-34) = Godly & Fatherly Discipline After The Prayerful Intervention Of Fellow-Servants. 1. Matthew 18:17 2. 1st Corinthians 5:5 3. 1st Timothy 1:19-20 E. Jesus' Warning (Matthew 18:35) = You'll Be Disciplined Too If You Aren't Forgiving. F. Problems With This Interpretation = ? QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.
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Too many voices from too many Christian denominations to decipher, so we've cut out the middle-man to study the Bible on our own in search for answers to our questions. It can speak for itself because it breaks through the fog of all that is called religion. At times, we'll include the latest scientific discoveries and even touch upon some of the weirder and more controversial portions of Scripture that most of today's Christians avoid.
