CGMedley Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 he parable of the prodigal son has been called the greatest short story in the world.1 The kindness of the forgiving father astounds us. But have we neglected the courage of the prodigal? Granted, he was a little slow to catch on to life’s actual realities. He had to sink low before reality struck. He had to reach the end of his resources before he noticed that they had been steadily diminishing. He had to be homeless, friendless, and forsaken before taking action. But then he did a number of remarkable things. . . . read more. http://www.adventistreview.org/issue.php?issue=2011-1534&page=26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 9, 2011 Members Share Posted December 9, 2011 Yes this is one amazing view of God. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olger Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 He came to himself. I like that. Quote "Please don't feed the drama queens.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug yowell Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 He came to himself. I like that. Common sense is often the antidote that inspires self preservation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Rich Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Originally Posted By: olger He came to himself. I like that. Common sense is often the antidote that inspires self preservation. He gave up his right to inheratence. So, what does this teach you? It teaches you that God is not a just God and that people do not have to do anything like what Jesus told the Rich Young Ruler in Matthew 19 must do to be in the Kingdom of Heaven (saved), now be like those found in Revelation 12:17! It teaches a false gospel, and it is no wonder you will not find this 'story' in any other gospel, especially in a gospel written from an eyewitness. Sure, it is a 'nice' story, but I doubt if Jesus would have ever said such a thing! After all, why would He? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug yowell Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 He gave up his right to inheratence. So, what does this teach you? It teaches you that God is not a just God and that people do not have to do anything like what Jesus told the Rich Young Ruler in Matthew 19 must do to be in the Kingdom of Heaven (saved), now be like those found in Revelation 12:17! It teaches a false gospel, and it is no wonder you will not find this 'story' in any other gospel, especially in a gospel written from an eyewitness. Sure, it is a 'nice' story, but I doubt if Jesus would have ever said such a thing! After all, why would He? Perhaps you ought to read the OT again,DR. It's almost exclusively the same story, a very, very nice story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Rich Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Thanks Doug, point well taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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