They will progressively make themselves ready for the wedding and the difficult times that precede it. Their focus will not be on maintaining the status quo, or grasping for normalcy as this fallen world is crumbling. Nor will they bury their heads in the sand so that they can continue to “eat and drink” saying: “Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation!” The foolish virgins keep one foot in Egypt where they are treasuring up their wealth, where they find their security, and where they can enjoy the pleasures of eating and drinking and entertainment. They do not value the eternal things above the temporal things. They do not know the power of God or really trust His promises. So their focus becomes striving to maintain their own comfort or living standard. In many cases this involves trying to prop up “Pharaoh” through political activism that they piously call “patriotism.” But the wise virgins cannot keep one foot in Egypt, but cross the Red Sea into the wilderness leaving Egypt behind, heading for the Promised Land without looking back. Like Abraham, they must choose to leave their uncooperative family members and friends behind in Ur, trodding in the footsteps of Abraham, living as foreigners and pilgrims, waiting on God with their eyes fixed on the Promised Land. The wise virgins follow the many examples in Hebrews 11 of those who trusted God and blindly obeyed His seemingly foolish commands, while “looking unto the Founder and Finisher of the Faith – Jesus,” in order to endure the coming hardship. These are the ones who will rejoice in the Kingdom.
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Progressive Dispensationalism 102 An Overview
Copyright © Tim Warner The Old Covenant In the following diagrams, above the center line represents Israel, and below the line represents the Gentiles. Notice, in figure 1, Israel under the Old Covenant is divided into believers (light green) and unbelievers (tan). While the Scriptures still recognize all of the physical descendants of Jacob as … Continue reading Progressive Dispensationalism 102 An Overview
What is Going on in the World? – Braxton Hicks Contractions!
I dont know if you have noticed but the world is in the greatest upheaval in history. It seems like Braxton Hicks contractions which come about 6 weeks before the real contractions start. I know I am a man but bare with me. Jesus likened the end times like given birth. In His analogy it … Continue reading What is Going on in the World? – Braxton Hicks Contractions!
Rapture Terminology – The”Skeleton in the Closet”of Pretribulationism
By Tim Warner © http://www.4windsfellowships.net “Technical terms” are nouns or descriptive noun phrases that are understood by the intended audience to refer to specific things even without explanation within the context. For example, the word "rapture" in modern prophetic speech is understood to refer to the coming of Christ for His Church. We do not … Continue reading Rapture Terminology – The”Skeleton in the Closet”of Pretribulationism
Which part of the Tribulation are the 1,260 days, 42 months and “a time, times, half time”?
It is often difficult to remember when we come across these values 1,260, 42 months and “time, times, half a time” to which part of the 7 year period of the Tribulation they are referring. 1. The 1260 days always refers to the first half of the 70th week (Revelation 11:3; 12:6) Revelation 11:3 And … Continue reading Which part of the Tribulation are the 1,260 days, 42 months and “a time, times, half time”?
Jesus Returns 2036?
Date setting for Jesus return can be accurate only if the secular date for the destruction of Jerusalem in AD70 and therefore Jesus crucifixion in AD 30 is accurate. God has provided all the rest of the required information. Following is an extract from a book called Bible Chronology for the Last Generation Christians by … Continue reading Jesus Returns 2036?
Glossary of End-Time Terms
Abomination of Desolation – The Antichrist will demand worship (Revelation 13). This will be the abomination that leads to great desolation. God’s judgments will bring desolation, or destruction, to all who participate in this terrible abomination (Daniel 9:27; Matthew 24:15; Mark 13:14; 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4). This worship system is based on the Antichrist (called the … Continue reading Glossary of End-Time Terms
History of the Pre and Post-Tribulation Theology
No Pre-Tribulation Teaching Before the Last Century It has long been pointed out that the pre-tribulation teaching is a relatively new doctrine. With one possible exception, there is no record of it being taught before the past century. Now this does not in itself mean that it is false, but it should raise some eyebrows. … Continue reading History of the Pre and Post-Tribulation Theology
Living as a Christian in this World 