Eschatology 4

Parable of the Sheep and the Goats

A biblical story that illustrates the final judgment where individuals will be separated based on their actions towards others.

Judgment

The act of determining the fate of individuals in the afterlife, as depicted in the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats.

Righteousness

In the context of the Gospel of Matthew, righteousness is defined by acts of kindness and compassion, rather than mere adherence to religious laws.

Eternal Fire

According to the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats, the eternal punishment designated for the 'goats' or the unrighteous.

Obedience to the Torah

The adherence to Jewish law as a means of achieving righteousness, traditionally upheld in Jewish communities.

Divine Attributes

Characteristics of God, which may include being all-loving; discussion on whether these attributes are defined by humans or are inherent.

Inherit the Kingdom

In the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats, the reward for the righteous (the sheep) who act kindly towards others.

Loving your Neighbour as Yourself

A moral principle emphasized in the Gospel of Matthew, signifying that true righteousness involves caring for others.