Parable of the 10 Virgins, Matthew 25, Future or A...
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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 ...
What is the Meaning of the End of the Age in Escha...
November 2nd, 2008 | Eschatology | No Comment
What is the end of the age in Matthew 28:20? Does this mean Jesus
is no longer with us after the events of 70AD?
It is commonly assumed by those who oppose the full preterist view
that Matthew 28:20, is a reference to the end of the planet versus the
end of the Jewish age. In all 5 occurrences where this phrase is found,
it means the end of the Jewish age.
First, we will cite the texts, make a comment or two, then expose the
illogical implication behind the question.
The phrase "sunteleia tou aionos" occurs 5 times in the N.T. Matt. 13:39, 40,
24:3, 28:20 and Heb. ...
