Theology entrance exam

1. Parable (Figurative)

Borrowing something similar in order to explain something else before the physical fulfillment [reality] appears (Ps 78:2)

2. God’s seed

God’s word (Lk 8:11, 1 Pt 1:23) ⇔ Satan’s seed: Falsehood (Mt 13:25, Jn 8:44 lies)

3. Field

Person’s heart (Lk 8:15, 1 Cor 3:9), the world (Mt 13:38) * His field (Mt 13:24): The world of Jesus’ church

4. Tree

Inner-person born again with the seed of the word, pastor [shepherd] (Jn 15:1) ⇔ Dn 4:20–22 (King of Babylon)

36. New wine

New revealed word (Lk 5:37–38, Rv 6:6) ⇔ Satan’s wine (Dt 32:32–33): False doctrine

37. New wineskin

New pastor [shepherd] and disciples (Lk 5:37–38, Acts 9:15)

38. Olive oil

A witness’s word of testimony (Zec 4:11–14, Rv 11:3–4)