Expository Outlines Matthew 13:47-50 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like to a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:… I. THE OCCUPATION IMPLIED. Ministers of the gospel are set forth under various similitudes. II. THE RESULT DECLARED. "The kingdom of heaven is like unto a net that... gathered of every kind;" so the Christian Church is at present in a mixed condition. There are two important uses to which this truth may be applied. 1. To refute a common objection. When religious professors bring scandal on the cause with which they are identified, the enemies of Christianity should remember that in this respect things turn out just as the great Founder of our religion foretold. 2. Inasmuch as the visible Church is thus mixed, all who name the name of Christ should be jealous over themselves with a godly jealousy, and not rest without seeking to ascertain what is their true character. III. THE EXPLANATION GIVEN — "So shall it be at the end of the world." Notice. 1. The period when the separation will take place. 2. The agents by whom it will be accomplished. 3. The solemn issue in which it will terminate. (Expository Outlines.) Parallel Verses KJV: Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: |
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