Why Christ Used Parables cogiw.org

In this article, the author discusses the notion of Jesus speaking in parables and why most people were prevented from understanding their meaning. Contrary to the common belief that parables were used to make the message clearer, scriptures indicate that Jesus used parables to obscure the meaning from the majority of mankind. (Matthew 13:10-13 and Mark 4:11-12) Jesus revealed that His disciples – those the Father calls – were granted the understanding of the mysteries of the kingdom of God, while most in this life are kept in the dark.

Jesus came preaching the Gospel. Scripture emphasizes that the Gospel is of the Kingdom of God, and knowing this is the key to salvation, but this too has been obscured to most. And those who have not heard it have not had a chance for salvation. This doesn’t make sense because most view this life as humans’ only chance for salvation. Fortunately for the vast majority of people who have had no chance at salvation, it is not limited to this life, challenging the idea that this is the only time for people to be saved. One scripture cited is Daniel 12:8-10, which indicates that certain knowledge would be sealed until the time of the end, and only the wise would understand.

The article concludes by addressing the concept of predestination, clarifying that no one is predestined to be lost, but all are predestined to be called to salvation at specific times.