No parable of Jesus should cause more fear in modern believers than the Parable of the Talents. This parable answers the question, "Will there be negative consequences for unfaithful believers?" You must know the answer to this question. You must live accordingly.
Disciples Disciple (Reproduce)
The Gospel of God: The Great Separation
Question: Will there be negative consequences for unfaithful disciples?
The Gospel of God:
Is the promise of the final permanent physical manifestation of God on the earth in Sovereign Power.
Judgment vs. Deliverance
Repentance vs. Faith
The failure to recognize the distinction between the GG and the GC results in interpretation errors concerning the eschatological end.
There is going to be a great Separation! At the Eschatological End: Wheat vs. Weeds; Good Tree vs. Bad Tree; Good Seed vs. Bad Seed; Good Fish vs. Bad Fish; and Sheep vs. Goats
Matthew 25:14-30 The Parable of the Talents –
Who do the Servants Represent? Believer vs. Unbeliever Mix
Proofs:
Command to Stay Alert
The Servants are His Own
These are Servants [δοῦλος]
Servants [δοῦλος] are ENTRUSTED
Servants are judged at the Master's return
Servants have identical relationships
Servants received their commission
Unfaithful Servant Lost Reward
Believers Can Suffer Loss
Commendation – Exaltation – Honoration
Criticism – Demotion – Isolation