The Parables of the Harvest and the Two Trees

This set of flashcards covers key concepts from the lecture on 'The Parables of the Harvest and the Two Trees,' focusing on spiritual growth, biblical teachings, and the symbolism of trees in representing believers and their relationship with God's word.

Good Soil

A metaphor for those with a noble and good heart who hear and retain God's word, producing spiritual fruit through perseverance.

Wheat-like Believers

True believers who are born again of God's seed, symbolizing those who accept and believe in the fulfilled teachings of the Bible.

God’s Seed

Referred to as the 'unraveled word,' it represents prophecies from the Bible that have been opened through their fulfillment.

Harvest

The process of spiritual gathering that occurs as a result of believers leaving worldly practices to follow the teachings of Christ.

Two Harvests

Refers to the first and second comings of Christ, where God's word is fulfilled and a spiritual harvest takes place in respective eras.

The Tree of Life

Symbolizes eternal life and is identified with Jesus Christ; those who accept his teachings can attain eternal life.

The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil

Represents disobedience and is associated with spiritual death, symbolizing those who corrupt the truth of God’s word.

Branches

Represent disciples who must remain connected to Christ, the vine, to bear spiritual fruit.

Leaves

Symbolize evangelists who help others receive the healing words of the Bible.

Fruits

Both the word of God and the results of a believer's life; signifies actions and virtues produced by the Holy Spirit.

Bird

Represents spirits; can indicate the Spirit of God or evil spirits that disrupt the reception of God's word.

Mount Zion

The place where the harvest is completed in the second coming, associated with Jesus and the faithful 144,000.

Babylon the Great

A spiritual entity symbolizing deceptive teachings and corruption of God's word present at the second coming.

Abraham's Faith

Serves as an example of good soil; his unwavering belief in God's promise leads to his righteousness.

Perseverance

Essential effort required to continuously retain and apply God's word in order to bear spiritual fruit.