Salvation through Jesus the Divine - a podcast by Jonathan Michael Jones

A fundamental
belief of the Christian faith is the exceeding and incomprehensible love of God
in Jesus Christ. The Gospels detail the life and ministry of Christ on earth
and are replete with instances which convey the matchless love and care of
Jesus. One such account is found in Luke’s Gospel (Luke 7:36-50). The account
details an experience at dinner with a Pharisee (Simon) in which Jesus declares
forgiveness upon a woman who was apparently known by all as a wretched sinner.
Underneath the surface, however, the story also reveals Jesus’ love for all including
the Pharisee who invited him to dinner. In this account, the truth is borne
that whether respected or despised, Jesus loves and offers forgiveness to
everyone equally, for everyone is equally in need of his mercy. Unpacking the
Luke’s account is certainly beneficial in clarifying the gospel truth and
understanding the questions that may arise from the text. Three primary
imperatives are offered from these verses that stem from the overarching truth
of Jesus’ great love for everyone.

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