nControversial – Treasure & Pearl is:
nChrist/Gospel – believer gives all to have
nChurch/Israel – Christ gives all to have
nIf parables form a chronology, the 1st is
right.
nFits scheme of salvation history.
nFigurative use
elsewhere:
nYes, we canŐt buy salvation.
nBut we must give up all to follow Christ.
nGospel is a treasure (2 Cor 4:7).