Jesus did not tell parables to confirm well-known truths, b… - John Newton

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Jesus did not tell parables to confirm well-known truths, but rather to shatter well-known truths.

John Newton

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John Newton (24 July 1725 – 21 December 1807) was a British slave trader who later became an abolitionist and a convert to Christianity. He came to be a clergyman and songwriter. He is known for writing the lyrics to the historical hymn, Amazing Grace.

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I once was lost but now I'm found, was blind but now I see.

Zeal is that pure and heavenly flame, The fire of love supplies; While that which often bears the name, Is self in a disguise. True zeal is merciful and mild, Can pity and forbear; The false is headstrong, fierce and wild, And breathes revenge and war.

But that we are so totally depraved, is a truth which no one ever truly learned by being only told it.

Jesus did not tell parables to confirm well-known truths, but rather to shatter well-known truths. - John Newton

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