Faith, Love, and Judgment: Deciphering the Sheep & the Goats

“In the end, that Face which is the delight or the terror of the universe must be turned on each one of us . . . either conferring glory inexpressible or inflicting shame that can never be cured or disguised.”

C.S. Lewis

For me, the Bible’s consummate message is found in the 25th chapter of the Book of Matthew – specifically verses 31-46.

Some characterize this passage as the parable of the sheep and the goats. My quibble with such a characterization is that I believe this episode is not a parable at all, but a prophecy of what the Lord’s return for His faithful will engender.

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