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About The Elder Son (1)

H C Hoeksema·1972-11-29
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From a Michigan reader I received the following inquiry: "I have this question concerning the Lord's parable of the prodigal son. Recently I heard this parable interpreted to mean that the elder son, who remained at home, was lost because he did not accept his father's invitation to go into the feast, which was interpreted to mean the church. Also that the younger son was the only saved one because he returned to the father. Would you please answer in the Standard Bearer, which we as a family...

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Author
H C Hoeksema
Date

1972-11-29

Source
Standard Bearer
Scripture References
Luke 15:11-32
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