9:54-56 Does what Jesus says here signify disapproval of the fire Elijah called down from heaven?
9:54-56 Does what Jesus says here signify disapproval of the fire Elijah called down from heaven?
No! What Elijah did in the Old Testament was sanctioned by God for His purposes to be fulfilled at that time (cp 2Ki 1:1-17). Under the new covenant no one has any such authority.
Christianity is not to be propagated by force but by the gospel of grace (cp Jn 16:1-3 with Mt 5:38-47; 7:1-2; Ro 12:17; 1Th 5:15; 1Pe 3:9). As we saw in our study on Lk 9:51-53, even though the Samaritans rejected Jesus here they were subsequently won to Christ.
(See comments on Lk 9:51-53). /9:57-62 See comments on/Mt 8:18-22/10:1 See comments on/Mk 6:7