James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Luke 15:10
THE DOCTRINE OF SIN‘I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.’ Luke 15:10 We are to speak of sin. I. What do we mean by sin?—There is first of all the philosophic definition of sin; that sin is the serviceable and necessary foil of goodness, that sin is the whetstone on which the axe of goodness is ground. Doubtless there is truth in this view, though not the whole truth. Almighty God is seated above the water floods, be the earth never... read more
Wells of Living Water Commentary - Luke 15:1-24
Christ Seeking To Save Luke 15:1-24 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The story of the prodigal son is one part of a threefold parable. 1. We have the shepherd suffering as he seeks his sheep. The parable describes the ninety and nine safely corralled at home, while the one was wandering far from the fold. Out into the wilderness the faithful shepherd went, seeking the sheep that was lost. He sought until he found that which was lost, and then, laying it upon his shoulders he brought it home with... read more