1. The Parable of the Wedding Feast
Matthew emphasizes that there is a distinct difference between the initial call of guests and the final election of salvation, "for many are called, but few are chosen " (Mt 22:14). ... By presenting the text in the form of a parable, the message of God's will is omitted in a historical and cultural context that enables society to comprehend the meaning behind the words chosen by Matthew....
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