Jesus describes the kingdom as like a dragnet hidden in the sea that in the new age will be drawn to shore. This parable describes the coming judgement when all men will be sorted like creatures caught in a net. The good are placed in vessels; the wicked are cast aside to be burned. Why does Jesus dwell on the sufferings of the wicked in the furnace of fire? First, he gives emphasis to divine justice. Second, he offers such a vivid description of hell to warn those who would be saved. What distinguishes the good from the bad? Confession of faith in Jesus in this life (Matt 10:32-33).
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Jeff Riddle is the founding Minister of Christ Reformed Baptist Church. Pastor Jeff has over 30 years of practical ministry experience and has previously served as a missionary in Budapest, Hungary and as Pastor of two Baptist churches in Virginia. Pastor Riddle is a graduate...