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rocky:
I have always thot of the prodigal son as representing the elect, those shown mercy rather than hardening, vessel of honor rather than dishonor. 

If this is the case, then who does the older son represent.  I've always thot of the older son as representing the many called. 

But then i read this verse regarding the older son,

Luk 15:31 "Now he said to him, 'Child, you are always with me, and all mine is yours.

Luk 15:32 Yet we must be merry and rejoice, seeing that this your brother was dead and revives, and was lost and was found.'"

Kinda of strange that the older son had full inheritance (all mine in yours), yet never went the route of destruction. 

So this makes me think that maybe the prodigal son represents the called, and  those who go by the broad road to destrction (Lake of Fire). 

any thoughts??

bobf:
I think the prodigal son was first a vessel of dishonor and later a vessel of honor.

Like Esau, the prodigal son sold his inheritance for a bowl of stew (riotous living). He was reduced to the level of pig. His father called him "lost and dead".  The word "lost" is apollumi which also means "destroyed".  So he was a vessel of dishonor who was destroyed.

But once he realized the error of his ways and repented and returned home, he was shown mercy. Thus he became a vessel of honor.

rocky:

--- Quote from: bobf on January 03, 2007, 02:39:43 AM ---I think the prodigal son was first a vessel of dishonor and later a vessel of honor.

Like Esau, the prodigal son sold his inheritance for a bowl of stew (riotous living). He was reduced to the level of pig. His father called him "lost and dead".  The word "lost" is apollumi which also means "destroyed".  So he was a vessel of dishonor who was destroyed.

But once he realized the error of his ways and repented and returned home, he was shown mercy. Thus he became a vessel of honor.



--- End quote ---

Yeah, I agree.  And that's why i'm wondering if he represents the many called rather than few called and chosen.  While the faithful son (older son) represents the called and chose??

Mat 7:13  Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

Mat 7:14  Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

I guess i see the Lof as complete destruction, the stone falling on HIm and crushing him, rather than him fallling on the stone. 

bobf:
Are you sure the elder son was faithful?  He SAYS he was faithful.  In fact, he claims to NEVER have sinned:

Luke 15:29  And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends.

But what does Christ say about those who think they have no sin?

John 9:41 Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.

Look at the elder son's attitude:

Luke 15:28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.

Compare how the pharisees and the elder son complained about accepting and eating with sinners.

Matthew 9:10  And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples. 11 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?

Luke 15:30 But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.

I don't think the elder son is elect at all.

hebrewroots98:
I'm not sure just  which one is the elect; I'm thinking that the prodigal son is he elect b/c he repented and finallly lived right; whereas the oldest son whom always had lived right had suddenly developed a hardened heart and become jealous (evil and unforgiving.), kind of like the two boys switched roles/hearts??? ??? :)  This will be interesting to see what the real story is.

( I do know that in MY earthly Family I am always the black sheep; and yet I do realize that our fight is not against the flesh and blood but, against the evil one, thus they are not spiritually minded, rather carnal.)

THANKFULLY tho...to those whom HE loves are sons indeed! :D

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