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 ...
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 ...