This was to expose their true spiritual condition – last week Vs. 25-27
- The Particulars of the Parable – Vss 28-31a
. A. First Son
. B. Second Son
. C. Which one did the Father’s will?
. D. Condemned themselves – Vs. 31b - The Principles of the Parable – Vss 31c-32
. John 3:36, 14:15, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8, 1 Peter 4:17
……A. Prostitutes/tax collectors
. The first son – social outcasts responded
. B. Chief Priests/Jewish leaders
. The second son – lost condition, delusion of righteousness
Three Implications
1. Even the most notorious sinner can be saved – you can never out-sin God’s grace
2. Repentance is a gospel requirement – an emotional and volitional response
3. Profession without obedience is no proof of conversion – Matthew 23:2-3, 7:21-23, James 2:26