Is Matthew 25 and the Ten Virgins Fulfilled Bible ...

August 3rd, 2009 | Day of the Lord | No Comment  
As the old saying goes, each day you live, you learn something. In a recent conversation with a very kind gentleman from Nigeria, we discussed the ministry and work Holy Spirit in the absence of Christ. Naturally, for those who really understand eschatology, that subject leads to a discussing the parable of the 10 virgins. Is Matthew 25 and the Ten Virgins Fulfilled Bible Prophecy? The Holy Spirit's work is undeniable eschatological, (Joel 2:28-30; Acts 2:16-20). Somewhere in this discussion on pneumatology, we ventured into last things in a most surprising manner. The 5 wise virgins were accused by this gentleman of ...
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Parable of the 10 Virgins, Matthew 25, Future or A...

February 2nd, 2009 | Parables | 1 Comment  
Image by pittigliani2005 via Flickr The Parable of the 10 Virgins, Matt. 25, Future or AD70, takes a look at the timing of Christ’s return. Here the Lord expands upon the teaching of chapter 24:36, that no man knows the day and hour of his return. Futurists believe Christ has not yet returned. They yet look for that coming to be fulfilled. Consequently, they use this as a proof-text to support a future coming.However, we will note supporting evidence that the parable of refers not to our future but to the Lord’s coming in 70 AD. The major point of the parable is that 5 wise virgins prepared themselves by taking oil in their lamps, while the ...
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