puricare chronicles: THE GARMENT OF GODLINESS - Many of the religious rulers had heard the good news of salvation through repentance and refused to humble themselves and come to the Savior. The same is true of many religious leaders today - the simple invitation of entrance to the heavenly kingdom by faith is better received amongst the common folk than the educated elites. But there were some who attempted to enter into the kingdom by their own works. The custom of that day was for the host to give each guest a special robe so all could be dressed cleanly and equally for the wedding feast. It was an insult to refuse this garment and to insist on intruding in work clothes - all who attempt to gain entrance into heaven by their own righteousness will incite the king's wrath - "And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless" - The text is part of a parable Jesus gave to help us understand the nature of salvation and entrance into the heavenly kingdom. He begins this passage by stating: "The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come." Many of the religious rulers had heard the good news of salvation through repentance and refused to humble themselves and come to the Savior. The same is true of many religious leaders today. So, the passage goes on to tell how the king's servants were sent: "Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage."

Sunday, November 29, 2020

THE GARMENT OF GODLINESS - Many of the religious rulers had heard the good news of salvation through repentance and refused to humble themselves and come to the Savior. The same is true of many religious leaders today - the simple invitation of entrance to the heavenly kingdom by faith is better received amongst the common folk than the educated elites. But there were some who attempted to enter into the kingdom by their own works. The custom of that day was for the host to give each guest a special robe so all could be dressed cleanly and equally for the wedding feast. It was an insult to refuse this garment and to insist on intruding in work clothes - all who attempt to gain entrance into heaven by their own righteousness will incite the king's wrath - "And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless" - The text is part of a parable Jesus gave to help us understand the nature of salvation and entrance into the heavenly kingdom. He begins this passage by stating: "The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come." Many of the religious rulers had heard the good news of salvation through repentance and refused to humble themselves and come to the Savior. The same is true of many religious leaders today. So, the passage goes on to tell how the king's servants were sent: "Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage."

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The Garment of Godliness

Many of the religious rulers had heard the good news of salvation through repentance and refused to humble themselves and come to the Savior.

The same is true of many religious leaders today - the simple invitation of entrance to the heavenly kingdom by faith is better received amongst the common folk than the educated elites. But there were some who attempted to enter into the kingdom by their own works. The custom of that day was for the host to give each guest a special robe so all could be dressed cleanly and equally for the wedding feast. It was an insult to refuse this garment and to insist on intruding in work clothes - all who attempt to gain entrance into heaven by their own righteousness will incite the king's wrath

BY DAVID WOETZEL, B.S.

"And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless" - (Matthew 22:11-12).

The text is part of a parable Jesus gave to help us understand the nature of salvation and entrance into the heavenly kingdom.

He begins this passage by stating: "The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come" (verses 2-3).

Many of the religious rulers had heard the good news of salvation through repentance and refused to humble themselves and come to the Savior.

The same is true of many religious leaders today.

So, the passage goes on to tell how the king's servants were sent: "Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage" (verse 9).

Still today we find that the simple invitation of entrance to the heavenly kingdom by faith is better received amongst the common folk than the educated elites.

But there were some who attempted to enter into the kingdom by their own works.

The middle eastern custom of that day was for the host to give each guest a special robe so all (even poor folks) could be dressed cleanly and equally for the wedding feast.

It was an insult to refuse this garment and to insist on intruding in work clothes.

Today, all who attempt to gain entrance into heaven by their own righteousness will incite the king's wrath: "Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. For many are called, but few are chosen" (verses 13-14).

Dave Woetzel graduated from Bob Jones University in 1987 with a degree in Physics/Engineering. While a businessman by profession, he has travelled extensively researching possible living dinosaurian creatures and has created the Genesis Park website, showcasing the evidence that men and dinosaurs coexisted. Dave has participated in debates and presentations regarding origins around the United States and Canada.

The Institute for Creation Research (ICR) wants people to know that God’s Word can be trusted in everything it speaks about—from how and why we were made, to how the universe was formed, to how we can know God and receive all He has planned for us.

After 50 years of ministry, ICR remains a leader in scientific research within the context of biblical creation. Founded by Dr. Henry Morris in 1970, ICR exists to conduct scientific research within the realms of origins and Earth history, and then to educate the public both formally and informally through professional training programs, through conferences and seminars around the country, and through books, magazines, and media presentations.

https://www.icr.org/article/garment-godliness

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