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What does the Bible say about Jesus' ministry of winnowing?

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Jesus' winnowing ministry is a process of separation between the righteous and the unrighteous.

In Matthew 3:12, John the Baptist depicts Jesus as having a fan in His hand for winnowing, which symbolizes His ministry of separating the wheat from the chaff. This imagery illustrates a profound truth: Christ will thoroughly purge His floor, gathering the righteous into His kingdom while burning the chaff with unquenchable fire. The ministry of Jesus is characterized by a searching and sifting of hearts, ultimately culminating in the final judgment when He will separate the sheep from the goats. Thus, His winnowing ministry serves as a warning and reminder of the need for genuine faith in Him.
Scripture References: Matthew 3:12, Matthew 25:31-33, Isaiah 40:6-8

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