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What does the Bible say about the kingdom of heaven and leaven?

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The Bible likens the kingdom of heaven to leaven, signifying its transformative effect through the gospel.

In Matthew 13:33, Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven as being like leaven that a woman hid in three measures of meal until the whole was leavened. This parable illustrates the effect of the gospel's message, indicating that the message of grace can transform the entirety of a believer's life. Just as a small amount of leaven changes the nature of the dough, so too does the gospel have the power to change the hearts of God’s elect, making them new creations in Christ through regeneration and faith.
Scripture References: Matthew 13:33, 2 Corinthians 5:17

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Leaven
Clay Curtis · Oct 31, 2010
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