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The Hypocritical Son

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  • Michael R. Austin

In Luke 15 we find three parables. This article explores the relation of the parable of the lost son to the immediately following parable about the unjust steward.

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How Should We Read Jesus's Parables?

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  • Jared C. Wilson

This article considers ways in which the parables of the Lord Jesus should and should not be read.

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Glory Veiled and Unveiled – The King of Glory: The Mystery of the Parables

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

Chapter 2 introduces the function and purpose of Jesus’ parables. The author makes use of Matthew 13:10–17 to focus on the mystery aspect of the parables.

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Profiting from the Parables: Introduction (1) Read: Matthew 13:10-17, 34-35

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is an introduction to the Bible studies on the parables.

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The Storytelling God – Postcards from the Revolution

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  • Jared C. Wilson

Chapter 1 introduces the nature, function, and purpose of the parables of Christ. The main theme of these parables is the kingdom of heaven that came near in him.

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Assurance for Man: The Fallacy of Translating Anaideia by "Persistence" in Luke 11:5-8

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  • Alan F. Johnson

How should parables be interpreted? Is there only one single meaning? It is the contention of this essay that the church has misunderstood the meaning of the parable on prayer found in Luke 11:5-8. The interpretation hinges on the translation of the Greek word "anaideia."

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The Glory of Christ's Parables

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

Christ's teaching with parables reveals the status of the world, the kingdom of heaven, and our hearts. Let this article show you how.

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Full Glory: No More Parables

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is about the place of the parables in Jesus’ teaching of his disciples. The author also looks at John 16:25.

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Parables for Profit

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  • Nigel T. Faithfull

In the Old and New Testament daily events were used as parables to teach spiritual truth. This article encourages Christians to continue in this line of passing the truth of scripture from one generation to another.

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The Parables of Christ - Introduction

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This is a Bible study on the parables of Christ.

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Our rule is not to go a step out of the way of duty, either to meet a cross or to miss one. Matthew Henry
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