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The sovereignty of God and doctrines of grace
What has God decreed and accomplished?
The prodigal's return illustrates effectual calling—the father's love drew the son home. Repentance is not the cause but the fruit of grace. The robe, ring, and sandals are not earned but given—justification by grace alone. The elder brother represents works-righteousness.
The son came to himself because the father never stopped being his father
The robe covers—imputed righteousness
You can be home and still be lost like the elder brother
Middle Eastern patriarchs never ran—to do so was humiliating
The robe, ring, sandals restore full sonship
The father went out to BOTH sons—pursues each
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