Determine if the following passage is Ordinary Speech, Parable, Poetry or Apocalyptic Speech.?

Question

*Matthew 16:24-28*

Determine if the passage is to be interpreted Literally, Figuratively OR both.

Answer 1

Apocalyptic Speech. Literally and figuratively.

Answer 2

If literally, Jesus is a liar. Unless, of course, we assume (with some) that the Son of Man DID come in his kingdom within the lifetimes of those who stood listening. So much for the "apocalyptic" part.

The rest of the passage is typical Eastern holy man speak. Denial of the ego, immersion of the lower life in the higher, etc. So I guess you would say "figuratively" there.

Answer 3

that's a parable of the depraved husbandmen or the depraved vinedressers are a parable of Israel. that's figuratively written, yet actually interpreted because of the fact the prophets that God despatched to Israel(previous testomony prophets & John the Baptist) and finally God despatched His Son Jesus Christ and that they rejected and beat and finally killed the owner's Son. Jerusalem's destruction in A.D. 70 grew to become right into a partial fulfillment of this, however the ideal fulfillment would be Apocalyptic while devil is finally thrown into the Lake of hearth. we don't try against against flesh and blood.

Answer 4

Jesus was teaching his disciples. Sort of Apocalyptic Speech, but more so a guiding light and path for the people to follow.

Answer 5

Like Jesus, disciples must say no to their own will and yes to the Father's will. If we deny Christ in order to save or better our life here, we will lose eternal life. If we give up advantages in this life for Jesus, we will find eternal blessing, which is worth more than all that this world can give. I'd say Literally.

Answer 6

On its face apocalyptic with this timeline: 28 Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom."
Obviously since the end hasn't happened this prediction did not come to pass. So much for being omnipotent.

Answer 7

It is to be taken litterally. The possibility of losing their lives was very real for the disciples as well as for Jesus. Real discipleship implies real commitment—pledging our whole existence to his service. If we try to save our physical life from death, pain, or discomfort, we may risk losing eternal life. If we protect ourselves from the pain God calls us to suffer, we begin to die spiritually and emotionally. Our lives turn inward, and we lose our intended purpose. When we give our life in service to Christ, however, we discover the real purpose of living.
Jesus Christ has been given the authority to judge all the earth (Romans 14:9-11; Philippians 2:9-11). Although his judgment is already working in our lives, there is a future, final judgment when Christ returns (25:31-46) and everyone’s life will be reviewed and evaluated. This will not be confined to unbelievers; Christians, too, will face a judgment. Their eternal destiny is secure, but Jesus will look at how they handled gifts, opportunities, and responsibilities in order to determine their heavenly rewards. At the time of judgment, God will deliver the righteous and condemn the wicked. We should not judge others’ salvation; that is God’s work.

Answer 8

Both, and symbolic.

God must be first above our desires, “And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this [is] the first commandment.” (Mar 12:30)

The cross is symbolic of our devotion to Christ.

Nothing in the world compares to the heavenly reward that awaits the good soldiers of Christ, 1 Tim 2.

Jesus will come in His glory, (2 Thess 1) and every person will be judged according to the deeds done in the body (2 Cor 5:10)

No physical death compares to the eternal death of damnation that awaits the unruly and ungodly!

Answer 9

In short it means that you need to be willing to lose everything as a result of following Jesus Christ. Which kinda throws a wrench in the "name it and claim it" message that we are routinely treated to on "Christian" t.v.

Answer 10

Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25For whoever wants to save his life[a] will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. 26What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

sounds like jesus wants christian terrorists...