Three Discourses One On The Parables Of Dives Lazarus Luke Xvi 19 31 The Second On That Of The Unjust Steward Luke Xvi 1 9 And The Third Of That On The Ten Virgins Matt Xxv 1 12 With A Preface Giving Some Account Of The Author S Writings And Life Edited By T Ellis

The heretics against whom this work is directed, were the same who maintained that the demiurge, or the god who created this world and gave the Mosaic dispensation, was opposed to the supreme God. Hence they attached an idea of inherent corruption and worthlessness to all his works--amongst the rest, to the flesh or body of man; affirming that it could not rise again, and that the soul alone was capable of inheriting immortality.

The parables of Jesus are the compelling stories and illustrations from our familiar world which the Lord used to open windows for us into heaven. They help us to understand the heart of God and the nature of the spiritual kingdom which His Son has brought into the world at such an awful cost. There are messages of comfort in the parables and some stern warnings too. They are best understood by those who have a longing to know God's Son and to follow Him in genuine earnestness. These studies are the compilation of a series of articles written for "Christianity Magazine."