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I read Luke 16 before but I suppose I never gave it much thought until now. What does it mean? I have checked out a few commentaries but they don't seem to really explain it well in my opinion. I struggle with the following two statements: 1. Luk 16:8 The master commended the dishonest...

Is the parable of the tares (Matt. 13:24-30) about the world or the church or both? Apparently, Augustine said it was solely about the church. I lean towards world because I believe this a parable saying, "all will be judged." Let me know your thoughts. Thank you. In Christ, Stu

Why does every commentator seem to have a different view of what the 99 sheep in luke 15.4 represent? Poole: the 99 are saints in heaven Henry: (a bit vague) the 99 are SAFE in the wilderness still in the Shepherd's care Gill: the 99 are self-righteous Jews, externally 'just' and...