Matthew 24:14 The Message (MSG) 13-14 “Staying with it—that’s what God requires. Stay with it to the end. You won’t be sorry, and you’ll be saved.
What does Matthew 24 talking about?
Jesus predicts the destruction of the Temple Jesus and his disciples leave the Temple (Matthew 24:1), or the temple grounds in the New Living Translation. Theologian John Gill observes that Jesus was "never to return".
What does it mean that he who endures to the end will be saved?
Jesus Christ assured us that “he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.” To endure means “to remain firm in a commitment to be true to the commandments of God despite temptation, opposition, and adversity.”
What does the Scripture mean many are called but few are chosen?
The testimony of Jesus is “the spirit of prophecy.” (Revelation 19:10). Therefore, no matter what anyone thinks, relatively few Christians are going to end up in heaven. Yes, many are now called, but few are going to be chosen. Few are going to spend eternity with God.
What does Matthew 25 14 mean?
Traditionally, the parable of the talents has been seen as an exhortation to Jesus' disciples to use their God-given gifts in the service of God, and to take risks for the sake of the Kingdom of God. These gifts have been seen to include personal abilities ("talents" in the everyday sense), as well as personal wealth.
What is the meaning of Matt 24 14?
Matthew chapter 23-25 records Jesus' Eschatological discourse with His disciples. In the midst of this discourse Jesus said in Matthew 24:14: ―And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
What dies it mean to endure to the end?
Enduring to the end is keeping those promises throughout our lives—no matter what. It means we don't quit because of life's difficulties or temptations. Conversely, failing to endure means backing away from what we've started—first promising loyalty to God and then withholding what we promised.
What is the difference between being called and chosen by God?
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What it means to be chosen by God?
To be chosen not only meant to be favored, but it required responsible actions. This blessing came with a condition as recorded in Exodus 19:5, “Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession.” Although the whole earth is mine.”
What does God say about being chosen?
Deuteronomy 7:6 The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth.
What lesson do we learn from the parable of the talents?
The moral lesson of the Parable of the Talents is that we are to use and grow our gifts from God (blessings) for His glory.
What is the moral lesson of the parable of the sower?
The man represents God and the seed is His message. Just as a planted seed starts to grow, the word of God starts to deepen and grow within a person.
What is the moral lesson of the parable of the ten virgins?
In the parable, the oil in the wise virgins' lamps represents their righteous living and obedience. We each fill our own lamp, which represents our own life, with our obedience and righteousness. Heavenly Father's blessings to us for our righteous actions cannot be given to the disobedient.
Verse Thoughts
Days before His crucifixion Christ was asked what would be the sign of the end of the age. Both John the Baptizer and Jesus Himself had been teaching the “Gospel Of The Kingdom' to none but the house of Israel, for Christ had come to set up His kingdom as Israel's Messiah-King.
My Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You that the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable. Thank You that I have been saved by grace through faith in Christ and that the day is coming when Israel as a nation will once again proclaim the Gospel of the Kingdom to a lost and dying world.