[JMJ333]

In regard to Matt 5 25-26, he is speaking in parable as he does many times in the bible. I think it is consistent to say that sins are forgiven but then have to be cleansed, which is what he talking about repaying in full.

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

Sorry for the double post, my cat stepped on the keyboard:)

No where, does Jesus indicate that in Matt. 5 is he speaking in parables. Unless Jesus indicates in his word that what he says is parable you should read it literally. If you take something as parable that is not indicated as parable then you would never know what is and what isn't which throws the whole bible into question.

Becky