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What does the Bible say about the parable of the garment and the wineskins?

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The parable teaches that God's way of salvation by grace cannot be mixed with the religion of works.

The parable of the garment and the wineskins, as seen in Matthew 9:17, illustrates the mutually exclusive nature of grace and works. Jesus explains that no one puts new wine into old bottles; otherwise, the bottles break, and the wine runs out. This teaching emphasizes that the new covenant of grace brought by Christ stands separate from the old covenant that involved works and sacrifices. The old garments and wineskins symbolize the self-righteousness and religious practices of the Pharisees, while the new garment and wine represent the righteousness and grace found in Christ alone, reinforcing the idea that salvation is conditioned solely on Him.
Scripture References: Matthew 9:10-17, Romans 11:6

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