In my opinion they were invited (called), because that is clear from the text. They were also clearly not chosen, for they were cast into outer darkness. Well then, if these were called (responded to the call of Christ) but yet did not go on through sanctification by the washing of the word, then they didn't prepare themselves as the bride. This is why the Father asks where is their wedding gown. They were stained and spotted by the world and did not walk in the light as Jesus was in the light. They by their lifestyle were disqualified.
It was to them a cheap Grace. Easy salvationism. The benefits of salvation without any personal cost or sacrifice. No obedience. No picking up their cross and dying daily. No loving their neighbour as commanded by the Lord.
These would be the Goats, Tares and Slaves. Possibly as you say, the thieves that tried to enter in another way.
What do you think?
It was to them a cheap Grace. Easy salvationism. The benefits of salvation without any personal cost or sacrifice. No obedience. No picking up their cross and dying daily. No loving their neighbour as commanded by the Lord.
These would be the Goats, Tares and Slaves. Possibly as you say, the thieves that tried to enter in another way.
What do you think?
This man did not change. He did not change his clothes in this case.
When someone comes to Christ something in them ought to change. They should make effort to change and hopefully make some success in changing because of God's power in them.
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