The Ten Commandments are the Covenant, did you know?

[vassal]

Jesus was sent only to the Jews and only spoke to the Jews.

Hence, the law and the prophets came up often in conversations.

Jesus was not sent to the Gentiles and was not speaking to the Gentiles.

You think that when Jesus mentions a commandment in the law, that he is speaking to you.

You do not hold membership in the old covenant YHWH had with Israel.

This is your critical mistake.

Gentiles were a wild olive tree not the cultivated olive tree.

Gentiles were grafted in at a later time.

The teaching that Jesus was conducting was aimed specifically to the Jews.

Romans 9:4
Who are Israelites, to whom belongs the adoption as sons, and the glory and the covenants and the
giving of the Law and the temple service and the promises.

The law is not your business.

God Himself spoke the Ten Commandments and called them His covenant, so these are the commandments that stand for all people. In the time of the apostles, the Jerusalem council in Acts fifteen added four basic rules for Gentile believers to start with. These were given to help new believers who were coming from nations that did not know God’s ways, and they were not a replacement for the covenant God spoke with His own voice. With this in mind, Jesus Himself said He came First to the realities but also for the whole world, not only Israel. He said in John 3:16–17 that God loved the world and sent His Son so the world could be saved. He also said in John 4:42 that He is the Savior of the world, and He taught openly in Samaria among a people the Jews rejected. Jesus spoke of other sheep in John 10:16, saying He has sheep not of the Jewish fold and that He must bring them also so there will be one flock under one Shepherd. He said in John 12:47–48 that His words will judge any man who hears them, showing His teaching is for all who hear it. When He rose from the dead, He commanded His disciples in Matthew 28:18–20 to go and teach all nations everything He had commanded them, which proves His teaching was never meant for Jews only. Jesus also said in Matthew 24:14 that His gospel will be preached in all the world to all nations. He healed and helped Gentiles during His ministry, including the Roman centurion and the Canaanite woman, and said many will come from the east and the west to sit with Abraham in the kingdom of heaven. After Jesus ascended, God chose Peter to open the way to the Gentiles. Peter said in Acts 10:34–35 that God accepts people in every nation who fear Him and do righteousness, and said in Acts 15:7 that God chose him so the Gentiles would hear the gospel by his mouth and believe. Revelation shows the final picture, where a great multitude from all nations stand before the Lamb according to Revelation 7:9, and Revelation 14:6 shows the everlasting gospel going to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people. Jesus’ mission and His words are for the whole world, not Israel only.1. Jesus Himself said He came for the world, not only the Jews.

Jesus says very clearly:
John 3:16–17
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."
Jesus does not say "Israel only."
He says "the world" three times.
Jesus also calls Himself the Savior for all:
John 4:42
"This is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world."
These words were spoken in Samaria, to a people the Jews did not accept. Jesus stayed with them two days and taught them (John 4:40). That alone destroys the idea that Jesus taught Jews only.

Jesus spoke of other sheep not of Israel.
Jesus said with His own mouth:
John 10:16
"And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd."
“Not of this fold” means not Israel.
Jesus says He must bring them also.
This is not a later idea. This is Jesus’ direct teaching.

Jesus said His words will judge all who hear, not Jews only.
John 12:47–48
"If any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him. The word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day."
Jesus says:
His words judge any man who hears them.
That includes all nations.

Jesus commanded His disciples to teach all nations everything He taught.
This is the strongest proof.
Matthew 28:18–20
"All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations...
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you."
If Jesus taught Jews only, why send His disciples to all nations, telling them to teach everything He taught?
His own command proves His teaching was meant for all.

Jesus said the gospel is for the whole world.
Matthew 24:14
"And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come."
"All the world." "All nations."
Not Israel only.

Jesus healed and helped Gentiles during His ministry.
Jesus healed the Roman centurion’s servant.
Matthew 8:11
"And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven."
Jesus says MANY will come from far nations.
That is Gentiles.
Jesus healed the Canaanite woman’s daughter (Matthew 15:22–28).
He praised her faith more than most Jews.
These actions prove He was not “sent to Jews only” in the limited way your opponent claims.

Peter was chosen by God to take the gospel to the Gentiles Paul was not the only one.
Peter explains this himself:
Acts 10:34–35
"Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
Peter learned this through a direct vision and command from God.
Then he says:
Acts 10:43
"To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins."
"Whosoever" includes Gentiles.
Later Peter repeats it:
Acts 15:7
"Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouthshould hear the word of the gospel, and believe."
Peter says plainly:
God chose him
to bring the gospel
to the Gentiles.
This is direct and undeniable.

Revelation shows Jesus as Lord over every nation.

Revelation 7:9
"After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb..."
This proves the final kingdom is filled with believers from all nations, not Israel only.
Also:
Revelation 14:6
"And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people."
In the end, the gospel is for every nation.

Please if you want to argue this it wont be with me, I have given the proof from scripture Jesus came for everyone and not only Israel

Time is short the the door is about to be shut, please open your heart and follow Jesus FULLY and do as HE asks.

Blessings.

 

[Dino246]

But do you believe we are free to sin and continue to practice evil things after we have been justified in Christ.

That’s what YOU think we think, despite being told clearly that is not what we think.

Every single legalist on this site holds this warped belief. You are all deceived.

 

[vassal]

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The Parable of the Ten Virgins[​

“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept. “And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!’ Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise answered, saying, ‘No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’ And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut. “Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’ But he answered and said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.
Matthew 25:1–13​

The Parable of the Ten Virgins
Jesus gave this parable to teach about readiness and the suddenness of His return. He used a simple image familiar to His listeners: lamps, oil, a bridegroom, and a wedding. All ten virgins expected the bridegroom and held lamps, yet only five were truly prepared. The difference was the oil, representing the inner life of faith, obedience, and a heart fully surrendered to God. The foolish had lamps but no oil, showing that outward appearance alone is not enough to enter the kingdom.

The Delay of the Bridegroom
Jesus warned that His return would be delayed and unexpected. While the virgins slept, life continued normally, but the test of readiness came suddenly. This emphasizes that faithfulness is a daily choice, not a one-time act or a mere claim.

The Midnight Cry
The cry, “Behold, the bridegroom! Come ye forth to meet him,” represents the sudden return of Christ. Midnight symbolizes unexpected timing, highlighting that only those who remain spiritually vigilant will be prepared. When tested, the truth of each person’s heart becomes evident. Faith, obedience, and a genuine walk with Christ cannot be borrowed or faked at the last moment.

The Shut Door
The most serious element of the parable is the shut door. Those who were ready enter with the bridegroom, but the foolish are left outside. Jesus’ words, “I know you not,” signify relational separation. He knows all hearts, yet entry into the kingdom requires a life truly aligned with His teachings. This finality shows that grace is extended for a time, but once Christ returns, the opportunity for repentance and preparation ends.

The Oil and the Spirit
The oil symbolizes the Holy Spirit and the inner life that produces obedience and fruit. The wise virgins had oil stored, representing a life shaped by Christ’s words and faithful action. The foolish virgins had no oil, representing those who have faith in appearance only, without the accompanying life of obedience and surrender.

The Meaning of “I Know You Not”
Jesus’ declaration highlights that mere outward profession is insufficient. Entrance to His kingdom depends on living in true relationship with Him, obeying His words, and following His will. Those who appear faithful but lack inner commitment are excluded.

Noah’s Ark and the Shut Door
Like Noah’s story, the parable shows the pattern of warning, preparation, and sudden final judgment. The door of mercy stands open for a time, but ultimately God closes it, and those unprepared are excluded. This teaches the urgency of daily faithfulness and spiritual readiness.

Connection to Revelation and the Final Call
Before the end, the world receives a final message calling people to choose God’s way. Revelation 14:7 urges all to “Fear God, and give him glory… and worship him that made the heaven and the earth.” Revelation 22:11 shows that after the time of grace, people remain in the state they have chosen, emphasizing the permanence of the final choice and the closing of the door.

The Warning to the Lukewarm
The church of Laodicea illustrates the foolish virgins. They believe they are ready and secure, yet Jesus warns they are spiritually poor and blind. This parable calls believers to open their hearts now, to receive true “oil” from Christ, and to walk faithfully before the door closes.

Readiness and the End of the Age
Jesus teaches through the parable that His return will be delayed yet sudden. Not all who appear to follow Him are truly prepared. The test of readiness reveals the heart, not mere appearances. Those who live faithfully in His words will be ready to enter, while others will face the shut door. This teaching encourages vigilance, obedience, and a life surrendered to God, showing that preparation is personal, real, and essential for entering the kingdom.

Time is short and the gate will be shut closed soon. Be ready!​

 

[pinebeach]

True... we are justified in Christ, forgiven in Christ, made clean from all sin by Christ.
Praise the Lord for the blood shed by Jesus Christ..

But do you believe we are free to sin and continue to practice evil things after we have been justified in Christ.

When are you judged and when is that righteousness given to us?
Is Christ righteousness given to everyone?

I don't believe in OSAS so our standing can change, depending on our RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS.

1Jn 5:2-4
2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. 4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

Confusion reigneth

 

[pinebeach]

4 But when the time was right, God sent his Son, and a woman gave birth to him. His Son obeyed the Law, 5 so he could set us free from the Law, and we could become God's children. 6 Now that we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts. And his Spirit tells us that God is our Father. 7 You are no longer slaves. You are God's children, and you will be given what he has promised. Gal.4:4-7

 

[NightTwister]

How can God punish anyone if they have no choice in the election?

It is all by God's power, all by God's grace
All by God's forgiveness and goodness and rightoeusness and wisdom and glory.. AND LOVE... but love does not force. Or make us saved or lost against our will.

Can I choose to accept the gift of life and also choose to reject it. ??
Can I choose to open my heart and allow Jesus to live in me and can I close my heart and refuse to let Jesus in. ???

Does Jesus force His way into our hearts and force some to obey and ignore others?

Rev 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

God's sovereignty does not negate man's responsibility.

 

[vassal]

4 But when the time was right, God sent his Son, and a woman gave birth to him. His Son obeyed the Law, 5 so he could set us free from the Law, and we could become God's children. 6 Now that we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts. And his Spirit tells us that God is our Father. 7 You are no longer slaves. You are God's children, and you will be given what he has promised. Gal.4:4-7

now I start to understand why you believe what you believe. just tell me from what bible did you get this, what version, I have never seen this version and cannot find it.

 

[Dino246]

now I start to understand why you believe what you believe. just tell me from what bible did you get this, what version, I have never seen this version and cannot find it.

It's the CEV... Contemporary English Version.

 

[Inquisitor]

So are you saying we should not read or listen to anything that Jesus said. Are Jesus's teaching for me today?

You must understand that the Gentiles were not in covenant with God to obey the law.

In the first century if TMS wanted to join that former covenant then TMS had to be circumcised.

That's was the law in Israel and that is not negotiable.

To obey the law including the Sabbath you had to be circumcised first.

That's what Acts 15 was all about; do Gentiles need to be circumcised first?

That was what the law specified.

If you don't think circumcision was necessary then the law must have changed.

 

[Inquisitor]

Jesus gave an illustration of the experience of the church that shall live just before His second coming.

Matt 25 1-13.

The two classes of watchers represent the two classes who profess to be waiting for their Lord. They are called virgins because they profess a pure faith. By the lamps is represented the word of God. The psalmist says, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto may path.” Psalm 119:105. The oil is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. Thus the Spirit is represented in the prophecy of Zechariah. 4:1-14.

“Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.” Zechariah 4:6

In the parable, all the ten virgins went out to meet the bridegroom. All had lamps and vessels for oil. For a time there was seen no difference between them. The church that lives just before Christ’s second coming is much the same. All have a some knowledge of the Scriptures. All have heard the message of Christ’s near approach, and confidently expect His appearing.

As in the parable, so it is now.

The class represented by the foolish virgins are not hypocrites. They have a regard for the truth, they have advocated the truth, they are attracted to those who believe the truth; but they have not yielded themselves to the Holy Spirit’s working. They have not fallen upon the Rock, Christ Jesus, and permitted their old nature to be broken up. This class are represented also by the stony-ground hearers. They receive the word with readiness, but they fail to understand and practice its principles.

The Spirit works upon man’s heart, implanting in him a new nature; but the class represented by the foolish virgins have been content with a superficial work.

“They come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as My people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them; for with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness.” Ezekiel 33:31.
The apostle Paul points out that this will be the special characteristic of those who live just before Christ’s second coming. He says, “In the last days perilous times shall come: for men shall be lovers of their own selves; ... lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof.” 2 Timothy 3:1-5.

DENYING THE POWER OF GOD TO TRANSFORM, and denying the power of the Holy Spirit obey the law in us.
The grace of God has been freely offered to every soul.

But character is not transferable. No man can believe for another. No man can receive the Spirit for another.

Both parties were taken unawares; but one was prepared and the other was found without preparation.
They were not saved

In these last days many will claim admission to Christ’s kingdom, saying, “We have eaten and drunk in Thy presence, and Thou hast taught in our streets.” “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 the answer is, “I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from Me.” Luke 13:26; Matthew 7:22; Luke 13:27

The five foolish virgins did not take any oil with them.

What does the oil represent?

The ten virgins were all Christian but five failed to be ready?

 

[Inquisitor]

2Ti 3:16-17
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

ALL SCRIPTURE

I agree.

Though you freely admit that your not under 99.9% of the law and not under the prophets.

That is a huge chunk of "all scripture" which you ignore.

Well something happened to the law?

 

[Inquisitor]

Do the gentiles have any part in the new covenant?
When did the gentiles start to be part of the new Covenant?

Please show me the legal conditions of this covenant that incorporate the gentiles.

Gentiles were grafted into that new covenant.

That grafting is not a natural process compared with the chosen people, the cultivated olive tree.

Jesus was not sent to us but only to the Jews.

The law was only given to the Jews.

The Jews were the covenant people and the Gentiles were not the covenant people.

Romans 11:17-18
But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive, were grafted in among them and
became partaker with them of the rich root of the olive tree, do not be arrogant toward the branches; but
if you are arrogant, remember that it is not you who supports the root, but the root supports you.

 

[Dino246]

Do the gentiles have any part in the new covenant?

It's right there in Romans 11:

13 I am talking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I take pride in my ministry 14 in the hope that I may somehow arouse my own people to envy and save some of them. 15 For if their rejection brought reconciliation to the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? 16 If the part of the dough offered as firstfruits is holy, then the whole batch is holy; if the root is holy, so are the branches.

17 If some of the branches have been broken off, and you, though a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing sap from the olive root, 18 do not consider yourself to be superior to those other branches. If you do, consider this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. 19 You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” 20 Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith.

 

[JimiSurvivor]

The Bible does present the Ten Commandments as the covenant itself. In Exodus 34:28, it is written:
"So he was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights; he neither ate bread nor drank water. And He wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments."
"So He declared to you His covenant which He commanded you to perform, the Ten Commandments; and He wrote them on two tablets of stone (Deuteronomy 4:13, NKJV)

The relationship Israel had with God was much more than an agreement to keep a body of laws. It was founded upon blood which indicated a binding of life to life. To live even closer to them God later entered into a second covenant adding more provisions and requirements. Like many modern couples, they spoke aloud their vows (Deuteronomy 28).

The introduction of blood illustrates the deep binding of two separate lives into one. The requirements of the covenant, often referred to as the"Ten Commandments" which literally means THE TWELVE WORDS. Each "word" given to them was single word prefixed with the the NEGATION "DO NOT" which burned into stone tablets. This was a frightful experience for them but they needed to know just who they were dealing with. God's commands focused on single behavioral prohibitions ere written in the form of short, extremely simple - DON'T DO THIS DON'T DO THAT That was not the only way God's expectations for us COULD have been expressed. However the simplicity and brevity of this made them absolutelly clear and unmistakable, like a lesson being burned into the minds of children.

You say you just started to study this so I will define the covenant as God defined it in scripture, below are the clearest Old Testament verses where God Himself says that His covenant is the Ten Commandments. All verses are from the NKJV.

Exodus 34:28
“So he was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights; he neither ate bread nor drank water. And He wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments.”
Deuteronomy 4:13
“So He declared to you His covenant which He commanded you to perform, the Ten Commandments; and He wrote them on two tablets of stone.”
Deuteronomy 9:9
“When I went up into the mountain to receive the tablets of stone, the tablets of the covenant which the Lord made with you…”
Deuteronomy 9:11
“At the end of forty days and forty nights the Lord gave me the two tablets of stone, the tablets of the covenant.”
Deuteronomy 9:15
“So I turned and came down from the mountain, and the mountain burned with fire; and the two tablets of the covenant were in my two hands.”

the covenant are the Ten Commandments, the Holy spirit given to believers places these commandments in mans hearts as the prophet Jeremiah, prophesied;


The New Covenant
Jer 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:
Jer 31:32 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them, saith the LORD:
Jer 31:33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Jer 31:34 And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

This new covenant was brought by Jesus Himself. It is one of the main reasons He came into the world, so that our hearts could be made new and so that we could receive the Holy Spirit who teaches us, strengthens us, and helps us grow in faith and in understanding.

Jesus said during the Last Supper that His own blood was the sign of this new covenant when He said, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you” (Luke 22:20). Long before this, God had promised through the prophets that a time would come when His law would no longer be only on stone, but written inside the heart, for He said, “I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their hearts” (Jeremiah 31:33).
Jesus showed how this promise is fulfilled by giving the Holy Spirit to those who follow Him, because He said, “The Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things” (John 14:26). He also said that the Spirit will guide us into all truth, for “when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth” (John 16:13). Through this new covenant Jesus changes us from the inside, teaching us, correcting us, and helping us walk in a way that pleases God.

this also means to ask God for help understanding the bible before you do read.

BLessings

The Bible does present the Ten Commandments as the covenant itself. In Exodus 34:28, it is written:
"So he was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights; he neither ate bread nor drank water. And He wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments."
"So He declared to you His covenant which He commanded you to perform, the Ten Commandments; and He wrote them on two tablets of stone (Deuteronomy 4:13, NKJV)

The relationship Israel had with God was much more than an agreement to keep a body of laws. It was founded upon blood which indicated a binding of life to life. To live even closer to them God later entered into a second covenant adding more provisions and requirements. Like many modern couples, they spoke aloud their vows (Deuteronomy 28).

The introduction of blood illustrates the deep binding of two separate lives into one. The requirements of the covenant, summarized as the "Ten Commandments" which literally meant THE TWELVE WORDS. Each "word" given to them was a single word prefixed with the the NEGATION "DO NOT" which then burned into stone tablets. This was a frightful experience for Israel but they needed to know just who they were committing themselves to. God's commands focused on single behavioral prohibitions ere written in the form of short, extremely simple - DON'T DO THIS DON'T DO THAT That was not the only way God's expectations for us COULD have been expressed. However the simplicity and brevity of this made them absolutly clear and unmistakable, like a lesson being burned into the minds of children.

 

[Inquisitor]

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The Parable of the Ten Virgins[​

“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept. “And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!’ Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise answered, saying, ‘No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’ And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut. “Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’ But he answered and said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.
Matthew 25:1–13​

The Parable of the Ten Virgins
Jesus gave this parable to teach about readiness and the suddenness of His return. He used a simple image familiar to His listeners: lamps, oil, a bridegroom, and a wedding. All ten virgins expected the bridegroom and held lamps, yet only five were truly prepared. The difference was the oil, representing the inner life of faith, obedience, and a heart fully surrendered to God. The foolish had lamps but no oil, showing that outward appearance alone is not enough to enter the kingdom.

The Delay of the Bridegroom
Jesus warned that His return would be delayed and unexpected. While the virgins slept, life continued normally, but the test of readiness came suddenly. This emphasizes that faithfulness is a daily choice, not a one-time act or a mere claim.

The Midnight Cry
The cry, “Behold, the bridegroom! Come ye forth to meet him,” represents the sudden return of Christ. Midnight symbolizes unexpected timing, highlighting that only those who remain spiritually vigilant will be prepared. When tested, the truth of each person’s heart becomes evident. Faith, obedience, and a genuine walk with Christ cannot be borrowed or faked at the last moment.

The Shut Door
The most serious element of the parable is the shut door. Those who were ready enter with the bridegroom, but the foolish are left outside. Jesus’ words, “I know you not,” signify relational separation. He knows all hearts, yet entry into the kingdom requires a life truly aligned with His teachings. This finality shows that grace is extended for a time, but once Christ returns, the opportunity for repentance and preparation ends.

The Oil and the Spirit
The oil symbolizes the Holy Spirit and the inner life that produces obedience and fruit. The wise virgins had oil stored, representing a life shaped by Christ’s words and faithful action. The foolish virgins had no oil, representing those who have faith in appearance only, without the accompanying life of obedience and surrender.

The Meaning of “I Know You Not”
Jesus’ declaration highlights that mere outward profession is insufficient. Entrance to His kingdom depends on living in true relationship with Him, obeying His words, and following His will. Those who appear faithful but lack inner commitment are excluded.

Noah’s Ark and the Shut Door
Like Noah’s story, the parable shows the pattern of warning, preparation, and sudden final judgment. The door of mercy stands open for a time, but ultimately God closes it, and those unprepared are excluded. This teaches the urgency of daily faithfulness and spiritual readiness.

Connection to Revelation and the Final Call
Before the end, the world receives a final message calling people to choose God’s way. Revelation 14:7 urges all to “Fear God, and give him glory… and worship him that made the heaven and the earth.” Revelation 22:11 shows that after the time of grace, people remain in the state they have chosen, emphasizing the permanence of the final choice and the closing of the door.

The Warning to the Lukewarm
The church of Laodicea illustrates the foolish virgins. They believe they are ready and secure, yet Jesus warns they are spiritually poor and blind. This parable calls believers to open their hearts now, to receive true “oil” from Christ, and to walk faithfully before the door closes.

Readiness and the End of the Age
Jesus teaches through the parable that His return will be delayed yet sudden. Not all who appear to follow Him are truly prepared. The test of readiness reveals the heart, not mere appearances. Those who live faithfully in His words will be ready to enter, while others will face the shut door. This teaching encourages vigilance, obedience, and a life surrendered to God, showing that preparation is personal, real, and essential for entering the kingdom.

Time is short and the gate will be shut closed soon. Be ready!​

The text says otherwise.

But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept.

No mention of a life of obedience as they all slumbered, all ten virgins slept.

So much for your additional legal works.

In fact, the oil is the Holy Spirit and the wise five virgins had the oil with them.

The foolish virgins did not have the Holy Spirit with them, no oil.

The foolish virgins did not have the light and they were never ready for His return.

 

[Inquisitor]

God Himself spoke the Ten Commandments and called them His covenant, so these are the commandments that stand for all people. In the time of the apostles, the Jerusalem council in Acts fifteen added four basic rules for Gentile believers to start with. These were given to help new believers who were coming from nations that did not know God’s ways, and they were not a replacement for the covenant God spoke with His own voice. With this in mind, Jesus Himself said He came First to the realities but also for the whole world, not only Israel. He said in John 3:16–17 that God loved the world and sent His Son so the world could be saved. He also said in John 4:42 that He is the Savior of the world, and He taught openly in Samaria among a people the Jews rejected. Jesus spoke of other sheep in John 10:16, saying He has sheep not of the Jewish fold and that He must bring them also so there will be one flock under one Shepherd. He said in John 12:47–48 that His words will judge any man who hears them, showing His teaching is for all who hear it. When He rose from the dead, He commanded His disciples in Matthew 28:18–20 to go and teach all nations everything He had commanded them, which proves His teaching was never meant for Jews only. Jesus also said in Matthew 24:14 that His gospel will be preached in all the world to all nations. He healed and helped Gentiles during His ministry, including the Roman centurion and the Canaanite woman, and said many will come from the east and the west to sit with Abraham in the kingdom of heaven. After Jesus ascended, God chose Peter to open the way to the Gentiles. Peter said in Acts 10:34–35 that God accepts people in every nation who fear Him and do righteousness, and said in Acts 15:7 that God chose him so the Gentiles would hear the gospel by his mouth and believe. Revelation shows the final picture, where a great multitude from all nations stand before the Lamb according to Revelation 7:9, and Revelation 14:6 shows the everlasting gospel going to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people. Jesus’ mission and His words are for the whole world, not Israel only.1. Jesus Himself said He came for the world, not only the Jews.

Jesus says very clearly:
John 3:16–17
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."
Jesus does not say "Israel only."
He says "the world" three times.
Jesus also calls Himself the Savior for all:
John 4:42
"This is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world."
These words were spoken in Samaria, to a people the Jews did not accept. Jesus stayed with them two days and taught them (John 4:40). That alone destroys the idea that Jesus taught Jews only.

Jesus spoke of other sheep not of Israel.
Jesus said with His own mouth:
John 10:16
"And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd."
“Not of this fold” means not Israel.
Jesus says He must bring them also.
This is not a later idea. This is Jesus’ direct teaching.

Jesus said His words will judge all who hear, not Jews only.
John 12:47–48
"If any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him. The word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day."
Jesus says:
His words judge any man who hears them.
That includes all nations.

Jesus commanded His disciples to teach all nations everything He taught.
This is the strongest proof.
Matthew 28:18–20
"All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations...
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you."
If Jesus taught Jews only, why send His disciples to all nations, telling them to teach everything He taught?
His own command proves His teaching was meant for all.

Jesus said the gospel is for the whole world.
Matthew 24:14
"And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come."
"All the world." "All nations."
Not Israel only.

Jesus healed and helped Gentiles during His ministry.
Jesus healed the Roman centurion’s servant.
Matthew 8:11
"And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven."
Jesus says MANY will come from far nations.
That is Gentiles.
Jesus healed the Canaanite woman’s daughter (Matthew 15:22–28).
He praised her faith more than most Jews.
These actions prove He was not “sent to Jews only” in the limited way your opponent claims.

Peter was chosen by God to take the gospel to the Gentiles Paul was not the only one.
Peter explains this himself:
Acts 10:34–35
"Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
Peter learned this through a direct vision and command from God.
Then he says:
Acts 10:43
"To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins."
"Whosoever" includes Gentiles.
Later Peter repeats it:
Acts 15:7
"Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouthshould hear the word of the gospel, and believe."
Peter says plainly:
God chose him
to bring the gospel
to the Gentiles.
This is direct and undeniable.

Revelation shows Jesus as Lord over every nation.

Revelation 7:9
"After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb..."
This proves the final kingdom is filled with believers from all nations, not Israel only.
Also:
Revelation 14:6
"And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people."
In the end, the gospel is for every nation.

Please if you want to argue this it wont be with me, I have given the proof from scripture Jesus came for everyone and not only Israel

Time is short the the door is about to be shut, please open your heart and follow Jesus FULLY and do as HE asks.

Blessings.

You must take into account the division between the Jews and Gentiles.

Galatians 2:9
And recognizing the grace that had been given to me, James and Peter and John, who were reputed
to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we might go to the Gentiles
and they to the circumcised (Jews).

Will you openly deny what James, Peter, and John, said to Paul?

 

[TMS]

No one receives the gift because they chose to accept it - what makes it a gift, is because it is placed into the possession of those chosen for it by God freely as a gift, thereby making it a completely free gift. Otherwise, if the accepting of it were actually a requirement to receiving it,

There is requirements for salvation.

No Bible verse says there is no requirements.

If I do works to earn salvation that is legalism.
If I do works because I love Jesus that is not legalism.

If I accept the gift of salvation that is not works to earn salvation.

If I love Jesus that is not legalism
If I have faith in Jesus that is not legalism.

If I repent that is not legalism.

If I do any of the above thing for the wrong motive, they are useless.

We are told that we need to believe or have faith, we need to repent, and we need to allow Jesus in or open the door for Him

The bible states this not me. We have a part to play.
Salvation is granted based on the condition of whole-hearted repentance, a personal faith in Jesus Christ, and a willing obedience to God’s law.

Non of these are works to earn salvation but a love response to Jesus. Because I love Jesus I desire, and delight to obey Him.

...believe and be baptised... Mar 16:15-16 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Willfully sin.... Heb 10:26-27
26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.

Your set in Calvenism so I'm waisting my time.... when we accept the Gift, that is not works but a response of gratitude..

 

[TMS]

God's sovereignty does not negate man's responsibility.

I agree
We have responsibility.

 

[Dino246]

You either didn't read, or do not understand, or do not believe, the terms of the New Covenant, terms that God
obliged Himself to satisfy.

Only the elect, the saints, will hear His voice - it is a spiritual hearing, not a physical hearing.

No one receives the gift because they chose to accept it - what makes it a gift, is because it is placed into the possession of those chosen for it by God freely as a gift, thereby making it a completely free gift. Otherwise, if the accepting of it were actually a requirement to receiving it, then salvation would be by our works and not God's grace. You can't have it both ways: it is either fully and completely a gift by/from God's grace to include receiving it, or it is by us, with nothing in common between the two, and with nothing that can selectively be chosen from either of them - they each individually, are an all or nothing proposition.
It's really a simple very gospel: do you believe that Christ is the Savior or don't you? If you do, then that should answer all questions pertaining to salvation; if you don't, then were I you, I would reevaluate whether or not I should consider myself really a Christian

Whether intentionally or not, you're espousing radical Calvinism, which involves double predestination.

When you offer someone a gift, does their acceptance of it mean they have earned or warranted it somehow? Or does it change it from being "freely offered" to "an obligation"? No. Would their refusal of it make it something other than "freely offered"? No.

I encourage you to rethink your "logic".

 

[pinebeach]

Galatians 4:4-7

4 Butwhen the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God. ESV

4But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, 5To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. 6And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. 7Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. KJV

4But when the fullness of the time came, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, 5so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons and daughters. 6Because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba! Father!” 7Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God. NAS