This is the story of the centurion whose servant was ill and he asked the Lord to heal the boy just by speaking it. 10 when Jesus heard this he was astonished and said to those following him, “I tell you the truth I have not found anyone in Israel with such faith. 11i say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the feast with Abraham, Issac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. 12 but the subjects of the kingdom will be thrown outside into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth”.
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Salvation (Life in proper fellowship with God) has Biblically always been attained by believing (as in acting with full assurance upon) the Word of God.
Centurion sends his message to Jesus expressing unworthiness and confidence. He acknowledged the power of Jesus' commands and humbly asks Jesus to command health on his behalf. Remarkably, Jesus doesn't even audibly give a command and the healing happens.
The point is it is and always has been about faith in His Word. There will be some who did not understand this who will claim genealogy or position or even good works who will be cast away because they did not respect Jesus' Word.
Ahh yet another great point and interpretation! Thank you fren I was afraid I was getting in the weeds with my analysis of the scripture and you guys have reined me back in. So easily I can see something for which it’s not, so glad to have a family heee who understands The Book better than I. Thank you again anon!