The Parable of the Banquet illustrates the various responses to the generous invitation of the King.
In the thanksgiving section of Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he recognized their faith and love, which were based on their certain hope.
God is free to define Israel, to show mercy or wrath, and to add to Israel from the nations.
In preparation for the time when he would not be with them, Jesus began to give the disciples on-the-job training in evangelizing and showing...
