Ten virgins

[Doug]

The parable of the ten virgins produces an interesting array of interpretation. This study will present my understanding of this well-known parable. I understand the parable as being directed to Jewish believers to exhort faithful obedience to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in light of his return, and the establishment of His earthly kingdom of heaven.

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Matthew 25:1

First, the context of this parable is regarding the coming of the Lord Jesus. It is an exhortation to be found watchful and obedient.

Secondly, the parable relates to the kingdom of heaven; those of the kingdom are compared to ten virgins.

And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
Matthew 25:2

A wise servant is faithful, staunch with what has been entrusted to him, and dutiful. A foolish servant is unprofitable.

3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
Matthew 25:3-4

This is relatively simple on a surface level; the wise were astute enough to make preparations; the foolish were not. Both the wise and the foolish were provided with lamps; the wise virgins were not apathetic, but being fervent, acquired the oil to maximize the profitability of their lamps. The oil, as some claim, is not the Holy Spirit; that would imply that five of the virgins were not believers, and therefore could not represent the kingdom of heaven.

5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
Matthew 25:5-9

The bridegroom did not come immediately; just as the coming of the Lord Jesus is delayed. All the ten virgins arose at the cry; all had some oil initially, but the foolish, lacking perseverance, did not arrange for a delayed coming by buying extra oil.

And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
Matthew 25:10

The wise servants being ready went in with the bridegroom. The foolish servants were neglectful and did not obey the command to be watchful, and prepared.

The door was shut. This parable does not say that the foolish virgins never entered in however.

11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
Matthew 25:11-12

The other virgins are just that, others. They are not the five foolish virgins. The kingdom of heaven is equated to ten virgins; these others are not of the ten, and are not included in the kingdom. The Lord knows his own; to these other virgins, he says he does not know them. Entrance is denied to these other virgins. Also, Matthew 25:7 refers to all ten as those virgins; therefore there must be others, the others are in verse 11.

The exhortation for us also, is to be furnished with abundant oil of faithfulness to keep our lamps lit.

Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. Matthew 25:13

 

[bdavidc]

The parable of the ten virgins produces an interesting array of interpretation. This study will present my understanding of this well-known parable. I understand the parable as being directed to Jewish believers to exhort faithful obedience to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in light of his return, and the establishment of His earthly kingdom of heaven.

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Matthew 25:1

First, the context of this parable is regarding the coming of the Lord Jesus. It is an exhortation to be found watchful and obedient.

Secondly, the parable relates to the kingdom of heaven; those of the kingdom are compared to ten virgins.

And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
Matthew 25:2

A wise servant is faithful, staunch with what has been entrusted to him, and dutiful. A foolish servant is unprofitable.

3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
Matthew 25:3-4

This is relatively simple on a surface level; the wise were astute enough to make preparations; the foolish were not. Both the wise and the foolish were provided with lamps; the wise virgins were not apathetic, but being fervent, acquired the oil to maximize the profitability of their lamps. The oil, as some claim, is not the Holy Spirit; that would imply that five of the virgins were not believers, and therefore could not represent the kingdom of heaven.

5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
Matthew 25:5-9

The bridegroom did not come immediately; just as the coming of the Lord Jesus is delayed. All the ten virgins arose at the cry; all had some oil initially, but the foolish, lacking perseverance, did not arrange for a delayed coming by buying extra oil.

And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
Matthew 25:10

The wise servants being ready went in with the bridegroom. The foolish servants were neglectful and did not obey the command to be watchful, and prepared.

The door was shut. This parable does not say that the foolish virgins never entered in however.

11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
Matthew 25:11-12

The other virgins are just that, others. They are not the five foolish virgins. The kingdom of heaven is equated to ten virgins; these others are not of the ten, and are not included in the kingdom. The Lord knows his own; to these other virgins, he says he does not know them. Entrance is denied to these other virgins. Also, Matthew 25:7 refers to all ten as those virgins; therefore there must be others, the others are in verse 11.

The exhortation for us also, is to be furnished with abundant oil of faithfulness to keep our lamps lit.

Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. Matthew 25:13

Several of your comments about the parable of the ten virgins do not fit what the bible says.

First, you state the oil is not the Holy Spirit because that would make the foolish virgins “not true believers.” But that is the very point of the parable. It is in the Old Testament (1 Kings 22: 20–23) that we see a type of the five wise and five foolish virgins, and what differentiates the two groups is the presence or absence of God’s Spirit. Romans 8: 9 makes it crystal clear: “If any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.” The oil in this parable is the distinguishing mark that separates the wheat from the chaff, the true believers with the indwelling Spirit of God versus the false believers with only the outward form. All ten had lamps (religious profession), but only the five wise had oil (true regeneration). The foolish were not saved people who just had a lack of watchfulness, they had a lack of being born again in the first place.

Second, the claim that the foolish virgins still get in later and that the ones shut out are “others” who are distinct from the ten virgins is entirely foreign to the text. Matthew 25: 2 has already divided the ten virgins into two distinct groups: five wise, five foolish. When it says “the other virgins” in verse 11, it is clearly referring to the same five foolish virgins that went to buy oil in verse 10. There is no “third group” added here. That is reading into the text something that is not there. The word “other” (Greek loipai) in this context simply means the remaining ones, namely, the foolish virgins who returned too late.

Third, Jesus’ reply to them is not vague or ambiguous. He tells them in verse 12, “Verily I say unto you, I know you not.” And that is exactly what He says in Matthew 7: 23 to the false converts who had religious works but no saving relationship with Christ: “I never knew you: depart from me.” The words are parallel. It is not about believers who are somewhat unprepared. It is about unbelievers who have a form of godliness but denied its power (2 Timothy 3:5).

Ultimately, you have attempted to spiritualize away the parable’s warning by saying the foolish virgins are still in the kingdom and only missed the first invitation to enter. But the door is shut and Jesus does not know them. That is final. The warning in the parable is unmistakable. Those who are not truly born again, who do not have the Spirit of God, will be shut out, no matter how religious they may have seemed to be. Watchfulness and obedience are the evidence of true faith, but they are not what saves you. Only those IN Christ will enter (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17).

 

[Doug]

First, you state the oil is not the Holy Spirit because that would make the foolish virgins “not true believers.” But that is the very point of the parable. I

The parable is about the kingdom of heaven which is the earthly Davidic kingdom in which believing Israel will reign with Christ a thousand years, All the parables say "the kingdom of heaven is like/likened" including this one are teachings about the kingdom. Jesus said the kingdom was likened to ALL TEN so five could not be unbelievers; unbelievers are the chaff that get cast into hell and dont enter the kingdom. Oil represents oil.

 

[bdavidc]

The parable is about the kingdom of heaven which is the earthly Davidic kingdom in which believing Israel will reign with Christ a thousand years, All the parables say "the kingdom of heaven is like/likened" including this one are teachings about the kingdom. Jesus said the kingdom was likened to ALL TEN so five could not be unbelievers; unbelievers are the chaff that get cast into hell and dont enter the kingdom. Oil represents oil.

You said the kingdom of heaven is only the future Davidic reign, but that’s not what Jesus taught. In Matthew 13:24–30, the kingdom includes wheat and tares growing together until the end, clearly not a purified millennial kingdom. Jesus also said in Luke 17:21, “The kingdom of God is within you.” It’s already active in the hearts of the redeemed, not limited to a future age.

You also claimed all ten virgins in Matthew 25 must be believers because they’re “in the kingdom,” but Jesus often used parables to illustrate spiritual truths with both saved and lost people in the scene. Matthew 22:11–13 shows someone thrown out of the kingdom parable for not having the right garment. Being in the parable doesn’t mean being saved.

And no, “oil” does not just mean oil. Like the seed in Luke 8:11 represents the Word, the oil represents the Holy Spirit. The foolish virgins had no oil, and Jesus said, “I know you not” (Matthew 25:12). That’s not about losing reward, that’s lost souls shut out forever.

This parable is a salvation warning. Not everyone who looks ready is ready. Examine yourself now (2 Corinthians 13:5), because when the door shuts, it’s final.

 

[Doug]

Second, the claim that the foolish virgins still get in later and that the ones shut out are “others” who are distinct from the ten virgins is entirely foreign to the text. Matthew 25: 2 has already divided the ten virgins into two distinct groups: five wise, five foolish. When it says “the other virgins” in verse 11, it is clearly referring to the same five foolish virgins that went to buy oil in verse 10. There is no “third group” added here. That is reading into the text something that is not there. The word “other” (Greek loipai) in this context simply means the remaining ones, namely, the foolish virgins who returned too late.

[Mat 25:7, 10 KJV] 7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. ... 10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.

First of all you say the five foolish had no oil which is not true they all had oil.....you cant trim a light without oil......plus the five foolish said their lamps went out so they had oil, they didnt make provision to buy more....they didnt believe the bridegroom would be delayed in coming and didnt take ENOUGH oil.

Verse 10 above says the five foolish went to buy oil and while they did so the bridegroom came....then it says the five wise went into the marriage.....does it say what happened to to the five foolish? NO so how do we know that the bridegroom waited and let them in then shut the door.

Take note the "other virgins" were shut out. Jesus said he didnt know them so they were unbelieving chaff and as such could not be part of the believing ten.

 

[Doug]

Ultimately, you have attempted to spiritualize away the parable’s warning by saying the foolish virgins are still in the kingdom and only missed the first invitation to enter. But the door is shut and Jesus does not know them. That is final. The warning in the parable is unmistakable. Those who are not truly born again, who do not have the Spirit of God, will be shut out, no matter how religious they may have seemed to be. Watchfulness and obedience are the evidence of true faith, but they are not what saves you. Only those IN Christ will enter (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17).

The point of the parable was not to be born again but the last verse says what the point was.............[Mat 25:7, 13 KJV] 7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. ... 13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh......................the point was for believing Israel to watch and be ready for his coming

If believing Israel did not prepare for his coming they would have loss in the kingdom

[Mat 25:23 KJV] 23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
[Luk 19:17 KJV] 17 And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

 

[rebuilder 454]

[Mat 25:7, 10 KJV] 7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. ... 10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.

First of all you say the five foolish had no oil which is not true they all had oil.....you cant trim a light without oil......plus the five foolish said their lamps went out so they had oil, they didnt make provision to buy more....they didnt believe the bridegroom would be delayed in coming and didnt take ENOUGH oil.

Verse 10 above says the five foolish went to buy oil and while they did so the bridegroom came....then it says the five wise went into the marriage.....does it say what happened to to the five foolish? NO so how do we know that the bridegroom waited and let them in then shut the door.

Take note the "other virgins" were shut out. Jesus said he didnt know them so they were unbelieving chaff and as such could not be part of the believing ten.

Not unbelievers.
Jesus vividly depicted them as believers.

 

[rebuilder 454]

The point of the parable was not to be born again but the last verse says what the point was.............[Mat 25:7, 13 KJV] 7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. ... 13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh......................the point was for believing Israel to watch and be ready for his coming

If believing Israel did not prepare for his coming they would have loss in the kingdom

[Mat 25:23 KJV] 23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
[Luk 19:17 KJV] 17 And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

There are several points in the pairable.
There is one game changer in the parable. ....And that game changer is a difference between the wise and the foolish.
Jesus vividly depicted the game changer as oil

 

[rebuilder 454]

You said the kingdom of heaven is only the future Davidic reign, but that’s not what Jesus taught. In Matthew 13:24–30, the kingdom includes wheat and tares growing together until the end, clearly not a purified millennial kingdom. Jesus also said in Luke 17:21, “The kingdom of God is within you.” It’s already active in the hearts of the redeemed, not limited to a future age.

You also claimed all ten virgins in Matthew 25 must be believers because they’re “in the kingdom,” but Jesus often used parables to illustrate spiritual truths with both saved and lost people in the scene. Matthew 22:11–13 shows someone thrown out of the kingdom parable for not having the right garment. Being in the parable doesn’t mean being saved.

And no, “oil” does not just mean oil. Like the seed in Luke 8:11 represents the Word, the oil represents the Holy Spirit. The foolish virgins had no oil, and Jesus said, “I know you not” (Matthew 25:12). That’s not about losing reward, that’s lost souls shut out forever.

This parable is a salvation warning. Not everyone who looks ready is ready. Examine yourself now (2 Corinthians 13:5), because when the door shuts, it’s final.

It is a rapture parable.
The message is, When the bride groom comes, you better have your lamp full of oil.
In other words, when he comes and you're not full of the Holy Spirit and you're a carnal believer, he's not picking you up.

 

[Doug]

Not unbelievers.
Jesus vividly depicted them as believers.

who are believers? not clear from your reply

 

[Doug]

There are several points in the pairable.
There is one game changer in the parable. ....And that game changer is a difference between the wise and the foolish.
Jesus vividly depicted the game changer as oil

Oil in the sense of believing Israel preparing and being ready for the return of Lord Jesus and receiving their reward in the kingdom

 

[Muna]

[Mat 25:7, 10 KJV] 7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. ... 10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.

First of all you say the five foolish had no oil which is not true they all had oil.....you cant trim a light without oil......plus the five foolish said their lamps went out so they had oil, they didnt make provision to buy more....they didnt believe the bridegroom would be delayed in coming and didnt take ENOUGH oil.

It does say,

Prov 20:20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise;
but a foolish man spendeth it up. (Proverbs 29:3, 1 Cr 6:15-16)

When you pointed out that they didnt believe the bridegroom would be delayed in coming

That is not necessarily a bad thing, for example

Matt 24:48 But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming

Matt 24:50 The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of

Whereas David says,

Psalm 11:60 I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.

Unlike these

Exodus 32:1 And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.

Verse 10 above says the five foolish went to buy oil and while they did so the bridegroom came....then it says the five wise went into the marriage.....does it say what happened to to the five foolish? NO so how do we know that the bridegroom waited and let them in then shut the door.

Take note the "other virgins" were shut out. Jesus said he didnt know them so they were unbelieving chaff and as such could not be part of the believing ten.

I think I posted this before, but I will just add it to your thread, something I have considered in many similar ways, this is just one of them

Depart from me ye that work iniquity

Mat 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

And in this next one we are all familar with are doing the following (( in his name ))

Mat 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied (( in thy name)) and (( in thy name)) have cast out devils and (( in thy name )) done many wonderful works?

But these are then told to depart from him on the basis of them working iniquity

Mat 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never (( knew you )) depart from me,
(( ye that work iniquity ))

Paul seemed to understand this when he wrote to them who named the name of Jesus Christ to depart from iniquity

2 Ti 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal,
The Lord (( knoweth them )) that are his. And, Let every one (( that nameth )) the name of Christ (( depart from iniquity))

Stating in contrast, that , The Lord (( knoweth them )) that are his.

On the contrary in the others (who are naming his name while working iniquity) he says,

.... I profess unto them, I never (( knew you ))

Again, Paul admonishing those "who name his name" saying

... Let every one (( that nameth )) the name of Christ (( depart )) from iniquity.

Could it be that Paul has given us further insight into the picture, and that there would be those naming the name of Christ (( who were working iniquity )) not having departed from it unto whom Jesus would say

... I never (( knew you )) depart from me, (( ye )) that (( work iniquity))

Appears to show an either or situation between them

Either depart from working inquity (as Paul says) or depart from him (ye who work iniquity).

Shows the Lord knows those who are his (who name his name) but there are also those who name his name ((who work iniquity))

We have the admonishment from Paul to depart from the same and we have Jesus telling those who work it (while naming his name) to depart from him.

Lord, Lord, similarly here

Whenever I see, "Lord, Lord" it always reminds me of being (( double minded )) being foolish

Just as with the foolish virgins as with the same working iniquity where a (( Lord, Lord )) is.

I have heard something like, these people trusted in their own works in this picture, where it says

Mat 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied ((in thy name)) and (( in thy name)) have cast out devils and (( in thy name )) done many wonderful works?

However, it does say that he wanted to purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works (See also Mark 16:7, & 1 Thes 5:20)

For example,

Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from (( all iniquity )), and purify unto himself a peculiar people, (( zealous of)) good works.

The works are non issue here, the working of iniquity part is what is highlighted here

Again,

Mat 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never (( knew you )) depart from me, (( ye )) that work iniquity.

And again, same as with Paul who is warning here

... Let every one (( that nameth )) the name of Christ (( depart from )) iniquity.

And here we have the Father speaking to Jesus Christ highlighting that he hates iniquity

Hebrews 1:9 Thou hast loved righteousness, (( and hated iniquity)) therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

And so again

Acts 3:26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, (((( in turning away every one of you from his iniquities )))

Jesus said,

Luke 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

Just as he says here,

Mat 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

There is who Jesus likens to foolish and wise (Mat 7:24)

We know the gifts and calling of God are without repentance, but we are told that His goodness and longsuffering leadeth us unto repentance.

Which might help explain why the following which name his name are shown doing the following

Mat 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

Unto yet the same he will say

Mat 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

I think I have some better comparisons somewheres I got rummage through my studies on it

 

[Doug]

It does say,

Prov 20:20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise;
but a foolish man spendeth it up. (Proverbs 29:3, 1 Cr 6:15-16)

When you pointed out that they didnt believe the bridegroom would be delayed in coming

That is not necessarily a bad thing, for example

Matt 24:48 But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming

Matt 24:50 The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of

Whereas David says,

Psalm 11:60 I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.

Unlike these

Exodus 32:1 And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.

I think I posted this before, but I will just add it to your thread, something I have considered in many similar ways, this is just one of them

Depart from me ye that work iniquity

Mat 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

And in this next one we are all familar with are doing the following (( in his name ))

Mat 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied (( in thy name)) and (( in thy name)) have cast out devils and (( in thy name )) done many wonderful works?

But these are then told to depart from him on the basis of them working iniquity

Mat 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never (( knew you )) depart from me,
(( ye that work iniquity ))

Paul seemed to understand this when he wrote to them who named the name of Jesus Christ to depart from iniquity

2 Ti 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal,
The Lord (( knoweth them )) that are his. And, Let every one (( that nameth )) the name of Christ (( depart from iniquity))

Stating in contrast, that , The Lord (( knoweth them )) that are his.

On the contrary in the others (who are naming his name while working iniquity) he says,

.... I profess unto them, I never (( knew you ))

Again, Paul admonishing those "who name his name" saying

... Let every one (( that nameth )) the name of Christ (( depart )) from iniquity.

Could it be that Paul has given us further insight into the picture, and that there would be those naming the name of Christ (( who were working iniquity )) not having departed from it unto whom Jesus would say

... I never (( knew you )) depart from me, (( ye )) that (( work iniquity))

Appears to show an either or situation between them

Either depart from working inquity (as Paul says) or depart from him (ye who work iniquity).

Shows the Lord knows those who are his (who name his name) but there are also those who name his name ((who work iniquity))

We have the admonishment from Paul to depart from the same and we have Jesus telling those who work it (while naming his name) to depart from him.

Lord, Lord, similarly here

Whenever I see, "Lord, Lord" it always reminds me of being (( double minded )) being foolish

Just as with the foolish virgins as with the same working iniquity where a (( Lord, Lord )) is.

I have heard something like, these people trusted in their own works in this picture, where it says

Mat 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied ((in thy name)) and (( in thy name)) have cast out devils and (( in thy name )) done many wonderful works?

However, it does say that he wanted to purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works (See also Mark 16:7, & 1 Thes 5:20)

For example,

Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from (( all iniquity )), and purify unto himself a peculiar people, (( zealous of)) good works.

The works are non issue here, the working of iniquity part is what is highlighted here

Again,

Mat 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never (( knew you )) depart from me, (( ye )) that work iniquity.

And again, same as with Paul who is warning here

... Let every one (( that nameth )) the name of Christ (( depart from )) iniquity.

And here we have the Father speaking to Jesus Christ highlighting that he hates iniquity

Hebrews 1:9 Thou hast loved righteousness, (( and hated iniquity)) therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

And so again

Acts 3:26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, (((( in turning away every one of you from his iniquities )))

Jesus said,

Luke 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

Just as he says here,

Mat 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

There is who Jesus likens to foolish and wise (Mat 7:24)

We know the gifts and calling of God are without repentance, but we are told that His goodness and longsuffering leadeth us unto repentance.

Which might help explain why the following which name his name are shown doing the following

Mat 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

Unto yet the same he will say

Mat 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

I think I have some better comparisons somewheres I got rummage through my studies on it

good points

 

[Muna]

Heres another thing, when Jesus said,

" Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins" in Matt 25:1

That is actually an invitation to go back further, I think it could spring off of the context of Matt 24:45 better which starts off as " Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Which is in contrast to Matt 25:1 But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; which goes right into Matt 24:50 The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, and then finally to Matt 24:51 And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Matt 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

Faithful, evil
Wise, foolish

And of that evil servant (not faithful or wise) was appointed his portion with the hypocrites
(Matt 33:13) the five wise enter in the foolish are shut out.

 

[Doug]

Heres another thing, when Jesus said,

" Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins" in Matt 25:1

That is actually an invitation to go back further, I think it could spring off of the context of Matt 24:45 better which starts off as " Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Which is in contrast to Matt 25:1 But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; which goes right into Matt 24:50 The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, and then finally to Matt 24:51 And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Matt 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

Faithful, evil
Wise, foolish

And of that evil servant (not faithful or wise) was appointed his portion with the hypocrites
(Matt 33:13) the five wise enter in the foolish are shut out.

Yes Truly it is definitely a prelude to the parable of the ten virgin principles...........[Mat 24:44 KJV] 44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
I was thinking of that verse earlier but couldnt remember key phrases to find it

 

[rebuilder 454]

Oil in the sense of believing Israel preparing and being ready for the return of Lord Jesus and receiving their reward in the kingdom

That Makes no sense.

The oil could be imparted by another believer in the parable.
Oil is a type of the Holy Spirit in typology.
Bride =church
Groom= Jesus
Light =is what a believer gives off.
Flame= is God in us making us "on fire " for God.
Lamp =is a vessel for oil. We contain the Holy Spirit.
Virgin =pure undefiled set aside and set apart. IOW a born again brethren.

Those are components of the parable.
It is interpreted correctly by KEEPING them on the table.
All of them.

 

[Doug]

That Makes no sense.

The oil could be imparted by another believer in the parable.
Oil is a type of the Holy Spirit in typology.
Bride =church
Groom= Jesus
Light =is what a believer gives off.
Flame= is God in us making us "on fire " for God.
Lamp =is a vessel for oil. We contain the Holy Spirit.
Virgin =pure undefiled set aside and set apart. IOW a born again brethren.

Those are components of the parable.
It is interpreted correctly by KEEPING them on the table.
All of them.

so if oil is the Spirit then you are saying the five foolish weren't given enough of the Spirit and were being denied going into the marriage when the bridegroom comes.......so they were being held accountable for nothing they could control

 

[rebuilder 454]

Heres another thing, when Jesus said,

" Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins" in Matt 25:1

That is actually an invitation to go back further, I think it could spring off of the context of Matt 24:45 better which starts off as " Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Which is in contrast to Matt 25:1 But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; which goes right into Matt 24:50 The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, and then finally to Matt 24:51 And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Matt 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

Faithful, evil
Wise, foolish

And of that evil servant (not faithful or wise) was appointed his portion with the hypocrites
(Matt 33:13) the five wise enter in the foolish are shut out.

Actually, you are partially right in the idea of going back further.

Because it was About 10 or 13 sentences earlier than the virgin parable that Jesus used same number, or percentage, of those left behind.
Half went with the bridegroom .and half stayed behind....in both analogies.

That half staying in both analogies is obviously half of a group.
In both analogies 90% of believers grab what their doctrine demands.
Their doctrine demands that the group from which half were left behind has to be the population of the world.

I don't know why 90% of Christianity does not understand that the world has never been half saved and half righteous, and it never will.
Jesus even told us few enter, but many are going to hell.

The ONLY group that fits the 2 analogies Is the church.
NOTHING else fits.

 

[rebuilder 454]

so if oil is the Spirit then you are saying the five foolish weren't given enough of the Spirit and were being denied going into the marriage when the bridegroom comes.......so they were being held accountable for nothing they could control

The wise and foolish controlled it.
In fact the wise refused oil to the foolish.
It is inferred that the wise had given oil to the foolish in the past.

Are you aware that in typology oil is a type of the Holy Spirit?

 

[Doug]

The wise and foolish controlled it.
In fact the wise refused oil to the foolish.
It is inferred that the wise had given oil to the foolish in the past.

Are you aware that in typology oil is a type of the Holy Spirit?

So where does scripture say we control how much of the Spirit we receive or that some dont get enough of it