Rapture?
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I was sitting outside feeling pretty down and there was absolutely no wind blowing all day and I asked God do I even make you proud at all or do I just dissappoint you? I then asked him if I do make you proud can you give me a sign? as soon as I said this a strong gust5 of wind blew and instantly as if not by own will I said outloud Jesus? and then a gust of wind blew again and I said ok if it happens a third time I know for sure it is you and then this time a very strong gust of wind blew and I heard a voice say he's in the wind
I've been sharing the little Jesus figures, have bumped into at least 9 who are also doing so, know someone doing so, or their church is doing so, for the last 2, I stopped at a local locker last Saturday and they had them, and at least 2 of them are doing so as well, Holy Spirit manifested VERY strongly as were shared His goodness.
Wonderful my dear brother in Christ!
I received a confirmation from mHi, as I read this!
Thank you and blessings to you in Jesus name.
That parable story vividly illustrates a pretribulation rapture somewhere in the near future.
Only the born again believers that are ready are gathered by the groom.
The carnal believers stay and face the sword of the Antichrist.
Most members here change the parable.
Hard to believe, but they insist Jesus was mistaken.
In the 7 letters to the 7 churches, Jesus says to those that have lost their first love that they need to go and buy gold refined and fire. I think it is interesting to note that those foolish virgins were also told to go buy something.Thank you kindly brother.
So, that is what He meant when He said He was coming for those who are watching?
blessings
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The Ten Virgins (Matt 25:1-13)
It's commonly supposed that the five unwise girls were faulted for not
bringing along enough oil for their light sources. That may be true, but I
rather suspect that their mistake was scarcely related to the oil and mostly
related to abandoning their posts.
Had they stuck to their guns (so to speak) they could've joined the
procession along with everyone else. They may have endured a measure of
chagrin and a scolding from the wedding planner for letting their lamps go
out, but at least they wouldn't miss the party.
In other words; they let something relatively minor distract their attention
from something far more important; sort of like Nero concerning himself
with trifles while Rome is on fire all 'round the city.
● Matt 25:10-12 . . While they were on their way to buy the oil, the
bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the
wedding banquet. And the door was shut. Later the others also came. Sir!
Sir! --they said-- Open the door for us! But he replied: I tell you the truth, I
don't know you.
The thing is: while the entrance was open, the general public was welcome
to come on in and join the celebration, but once the door was shut and
festivities commenced, late arrivals were permitted inside only if they were
the bridegroom's friends; which emphasizes that the invitation, though
generous, offered a limited window of opportunity which if missed, was lost
forever.
NOTE: It's commonly proposed the oil in the parable of the Ten Virgins
relates to the Holy Spirit, but had the five girls returned with the Holy Spirit,
the groom would've readily allowed them entrance because the Spirit is
depicted in the Bible as a credential validating one's inclusion in Christ's
family circle. (Rom 8:9, 2Cor 1:21-22, Eph 1:13-14, Eph 4:30)
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The Ten Virgins (Matt 25:1-13)
It's commonly supposed that the five unwise girls were faulted for not
bringing along enough oil for their light sources. That may be true, but I
rather suspect that their mistake was scarcely related to the oil and mostly
related to abandoning their posts.
Had they stuck to their guns (so to speak) they could've joined the
procession along with everyone else. They may have endured a measure of
chagrin and a scolding from the wedding planner for letting their lamps go
out, but at least they wouldn't miss the party.
In other words; they let something relatively minor distract their attention
from something far more important; sort of like Nero concerning himself
with trifles while Rome is on fire all 'round the city.
● Matt 25:10-12 . . While they were on their way to buy the oil, the
bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the
wedding banquet. And the door was shut. Later the others also came. Sir!
Sir! --they said-- Open the door for us! But he replied: I tell you the truth, I
don't know you.
The thing is: while the entrance was open, the general public was welcome
to come on in and join the celebration, but once the door was shut and
festivities commenced, late arrivals were permitted inside only if they were
the bridegroom's friends; which emphasizes that the invitation, though
generous, offered a limited window of opportunity which if missed, was lost
forever.
NOTE: It's commonly proposed the oil in the parable of the Ten Virgins
relates to the Holy Spirit, but had the five girls returned with the Holy Spirit,
the groom would've readily allowed them entrance because the Spirit is
depicted in the Bible as a credential validating one's inclusion in Christ's
family circle. (Rom 8:9, 2Cor 1:21-22, Eph 1:13-14, Eph 4:30)
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Too much oversimplification.
Changes the parable.
Universalism, for example, oversimplifies salvation.
So the door is open to all.