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There are two parables that people have trouble in
understanding. This being the case they are often ignored or
treated as of no effect. It is a great pity for these parables both
start with the words 'The kingdom of heaven is like this...' and if
God the Father is speaking these words to us through His servant
Jesus and we choose to ignore them then one day it is quite
possible we might regret our inaction.
For Moses Himself spoke to us regarding the coming of Jesus. He
said that God would raise up a prophet from amongst His people. He
would speak through this prophet and He would require it of those
who would not listen. Deuteronomy 18:18-19].
So that would infer that the words spoken by Jesus would be of the
highest import.
Jesus spoke to us using parables. He had very good reason for
doing so. It was to ensure that only the right people would
understand for specific people were being predestined for
particular purposes. This book discusses this point with regard to
which people are chosen and for what purpose.
The first parable people choose to ignore is the ten virgins (five
wise and five foolish). The five foolish have no oil and because of
this they are identified by God as 'fools'. In the Bible we learn
that 'oil' is a word that represents the Holy Spirit. But we are
told by some that if we become a Christian then we already have
this 'oil' (Holy Spirit). We have no need to ask.
There is only one problem I have with that understanding.
If we already have the Holy Spirit then why does our Lord tell us
specifically to ask for it. He does not tell us to ask one single
time but to ask on a continual basis. I am of course referring to
the following passage:
'How much more will the Father give the Holy Spirit to them that
ask (and continue to ask)' Luke 11:13]
So we have to ask for the Holy Spirit and if we don't ask we don't
get. For God requires our permission Have you figured out why?].
God is waiting for us to ask. The five foolish virgins did not have
any oil. Their lamps had run dry. Remember the instruction they
received. 'Behold the Bridegroom. Go out to meet him.' You can
trust me when I say that if you do not have any oil in your lamp
then you will find it extremely difficult to go to meet the
Bridegroom. Hence you are to ask and to keep on asking so that your
lamp (your body) will remain full of oil (Holy Spirit).
But these virgins are the young handmaidens to the Bride. For at
this moment in time, the Bride has already gone. And if you do not
get into heaven at the right time you just might find yourself as
being one of the foolish virgins, crying outside, trying to get
in.
Then there is the second parable. The parable of the wedding feast
and the predestined guests who would not come.
At this feast we see the following:
1.The King who is the master of the feast
2.The Son who is getting married
3.The Bride
4.The Menservants
5.The Maidservants (Bridesmaids, the five wise virgins)
6.A room full of Wedding Guests
So from this we should note that there are different groups of
people. There is the Bride, there are menservants, maidservants and
a room filled with wedding guests. So you should be asking yourself
this question. What differentiates one group from the other? And to
which group might you belong?
But God's people have forgotten to ask questions.
When you see some scripture that does not fit with your current
understanding then you are to ask questions. You are to ask and to
keep on asking.
Do not sweep the question under the rug of ignorance.
This book 'The Ultimate Gift' provides some of the answers. It is
a different way of looking at scripture, a way that you just might
not have previously considered. Ver 4-12, March 2013]
See the authors page for the complete book list
We are told to enter through the narrow gate for it leads to
life and few are they that find it. Matthew 7:14]
So if the path is narrow and those that travel are few then how
could they be identified with a church that currently numbers
itself close to a billion people (1/8th the world's
population).
The numbers do not fit.
Either the Lord is grossly mistaken regarding the word 'few' or
perhaps we have deceived ourselves.
The Lord Jesus said that Moses wrote about him. Moses said that
God would send us a prophet, someone much like Moses himself. This
prophet would speak the words of God and God Himself would require
it of those who did not listen Deuteronomy 18:18-19].
Now these are very harsh words, words that are not to be trifled
with. For it implies that the words Jesus spoke were very
important. These words were passed on directly from the Father
Himself. The words of God the Father (as spoken to us by His
servant Jesus) have been written down in the four Gospels. Ignore
them at your own peril.
The Book of Mark Mark 16:17-20] states that there are attesting
signs that follow a true believer:
1. They will drive out demons
2. They will speak in new languages (ie. tongues)
3. They will pick up serpents (ie. determine the actions of the
evil one)
4. If they drink anything deadly it will not harm them
5. They will lay hands on the sick and they will get well
For the Lord will work with these people confirming the message by
signs and miracles.
So it stands to reason that if you are a 'true believer' then
these signs will be part of your life experience. It also implies
that if you are not a true believer (or the message is wrong) then
these signs will not be exhibited.
We also read in John 7:38] that true believers shall experience
'rivers of living water flowing from their innermost being'. Have
you experienced such?
In addition, the Book of John John 14:12] states 'if we
steadfastly believe in the Son of God then we would be able to do
the very same deeds that He did, that and even greater deeds'. Have
you experienced such?
So true believers will exhibit all of these signs and if you read
the Book of Acts you will see true believers doing just exactly
that. But only a few people in today's church exhibit such signs
and you will be hard pressed to find them.
Now I am sure you would agree with me that only true believers
would belong to the Bride of Christ.
So I have to ask myself (and you) this question.
Do we qualify?
Are you a true believer?
Do you exhibit the signs of a true believer?
The book 'Many are called, few are chosen' discusses these points
and provides a different thought on predestination and the White
Throne Judgment. A description of the spiritual gifts and how they
operate is also provided. Ver 4-1, Jan 2013]
Please see the authors page for a complete book list]
The Timelines is the third book in this series which discusses a
different way of looking at Bible scripture Please see the authors
page for the complete list of books].
Now in the Bible reference is made to various places or
dimensions. First of all we have 'the earth'. We are most familiar
with this location. But mention is also made of heaven and hell
(Hades) and of even places called the abyss and 'the sea'.
In the Book of Revelation it tells that our Lord now possesses the
'keys' of death and hell. It should be understood that keys open
doors to places and that the people that stand to be judged at the
White Throne Judgment have come from either death, hell or the
sea.
Now Jesus stated that Moses spoke of him. Moses said that God
would raise up another prophet from amongst his people. God would
speak through this prophet and God would require it of those who
would not listen Deuteronomy 18:18-19].
So from this we can understand that Jesus spoke the words of God
the Father and one of these statements was the following:
I tell you the truth. If anyone observes my teachings (ie. does
what I tell them to do) they will neither see nor experience death.
John 8:51]
Now, we all know that people die. Well, perhaps not everyone. The
names Enoch and Elijah come to mind. So two people out of countless
billions did not die. So why would the Father tell us this
statement unless it could apply to a good many more people.
What we see is that a large number of people are going to
experience this place called 'death'. This would tie in with the
White Throne Judgment and also with the dead who are being raised
at the last trumpet. Remember these dead are being raised
incorruptible and they are not subsequently being judged. This
would infer that they died 'in Christ'. Is it not strange to you
that they are being raised from the dead and did not immediately
enter into heaven upon death.
Well, maybe they didn't do everything they were supposed to
do?
We also read of a very large group of people who stand before the
throne of God and it is said that the Lord God will wipe away their
tears. Now you might say that these are tears of happiness. I don't
think so. Tears of happiness do not need to be wiped away. A parent
only wipes tears away from a child's eyes when consoling a
child.
For in the Book of Revelation, in one of the letters to the seven
churches (the ecclesia - those called out of the world) we are told
that those who overcome will be granted the right to sit with their
Lord on his throne. That would imply they are not standing before
the Lord.
The Bride of Christ would sit with her husband.
But the wedding guests would be standing.
In the parable of the wedding feast it states that the room was
filled with guests (this parable consisted of words spoken by God
the Father through Jesus and they started with the phrase: 'the
kingdom of heaven is like this...). Remember, If we do not listen
to these words then God will require it of us]. In the Book of
Revelation the people who were standing amounted to a number that
no man could count. A room filled with guests, a large number that
no man could count, rather similar statements are they not?
The Lord stated that the way was narrow and few there were that
would enter in.
Few would not amount to a number that no man could count.
However do take note. They were in heaven and were granted the
right to stand before Almighty God, but perhaps they didn't do
everything they were supposed to do.
The Timelines discusses these scriptures (and more) and presents
the various timelines and dimensions that exist within the Bible
and identify possible reasons as to who goes where, when and
why.
Prepare yourself for an interesting ride for things are not as
they seem... Ver 4-12, March 2013]
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