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Please read: Isaiah 26:19, Ezekiel 37:12,13, Matthew 27:50-54,

John 12:1, Romans 8, Matthew 9:18-25, Matthew 11:5, Matthew 28, Mark 9:9, Luke 24:46, John 2:22, John 5:19-29, = Matthew 25:31-46, John 11:25, John 11:39-53, John 12:9, Romans 14:9, 1Peter 4, Revelation 1:5-8,

Revelation 20,

Ephesians 5,

Hopefully these are helpful

Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 16:23,25,29, Exodus 20:2,8,9,10,11, Exodus 31:12-18, Exodus 35:1-2, Leviticus 16:29-34, Leviticus 23, Leviticus 24:8, Leviticus 25, Numbers 28:10, Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Exodus 22:22, Deuteronomy 10:17-20, Deuteronomy 14:27-29, Deuteronomy 16, Deuteronomy 16:10-15, Deuteronomy 26:12,13, Isaiah 1:11-24,

2Chronicles 36:14-21, Nehemiah 9, Nehemiah 13:10-22,

Isaiah 56, Isaiah 58, Jeremiah 17:7-27, Amos 8:4-10,

Matthew 12:2-5, reference Ezekiel 46:1,12,

Matthew 12:8, Matthew 12:1-14, John 5:6-47, John 7:22-23, John 19:31, Matthew 23:23, Matthew 25:31-46

This is the chapter comparing sheep and goats sorta. There are many verses showing what Jesus desires for us to be doing. Attending Church is not our only duty as Christ Followers. Jesus mentions ways to alleviate the suffering of believers and non-believers. Some people find the missionaries that travel to other countries to preach the Gospel.

You can go on Google and look up the "FIVE CROWNS, Bible." Being diligent to do something requires faith, to invest time, energy, offerings to projects, and much more.

It's love that creates willingness to love our neighbors and community. That's what we see Jesus doing and demonstrating to us. Samaritan's we're considered to be dogs; but Jesus asked one for a drink of water.

Jesus doesn't ask us to do anything He wouldn't do.

He waited until Lazarus had died and been buried 4 days. He was met with incredible faith. Jesus wept because he knew someday Lazarus would die a 2nd time.

Do you see the principle at work here? We are always to Follow Jesus. Do what we know to do. Satan doesn't want us to be like Jesus. We're sleepy, hungry, want to watch the game on tv, mow the grass. I do know how hard it is to set aside time. I used to take the neighbors kids to children's church. I couldn't get the parents to go, but the kids all prayed to receive Jesus.

Sometimes Pastors can use help with gardening for the church. So many ways we can offer our time as "unto the Lord." He sees it. He did carpentry work for years before he began Ministry. I find Jesus to be very practical. He didn't call us to be couch pillows :D

I'm a retired street preacher, but I find it hard not to preach "sermonettes", or give out sandwiches to the homeless that stand in blazing 100 degree heat for a dollar. It hurts my heart.

As unto Jesus

This is the accommodation and application of the parable to the disciples of Christ, who whether ministers or private believers, are as servants, and should be as laborious as the ploughman, and the shepherd; and as their condition is, so their conduct should be like theirs: the employment of the ministers of the word lies in reading, prayer, meditation, and study; in preaching the word, and administering the ordinances; and in performing other duties of their office: and every private believer has business to do, which lies in the exercise of grace, as the work of faith, the labour of love and patience, of hope: and in the discharge of duty with regard to themselves, in their families, the church, and the world; and these servants should be continually employed; and when one work is done, another is to be taken in hand: saints should be always believing, hoping, waiting, loving, and doing one good work or another; as preaching or praying, reading, hearing, and doing acts of benevolence and charity; and God and Christ are to be served by them in the first place, and then themselves: but some that would be called the servants of Christ, mind their own bellies, and not the service of Christ at all; others in the service of Christ, seek nothing but themselves; others are for the serving themselves first, and then Christ; but the true servants of Christ, serve him in the first place, and seek first his righteousness, and his kingdom, and the honour of it, believing that all other things shall be added to them: and when these have done all that are commanded them, they are not to think their service thank worthy: as for instance, if the service be preaching the word, a man so employed ought to be thankful to God, that has bestowed ministerial gifts upon him, and makes his labours useful, and uses him as an instrument, to do much good to the souls of men, and for his glory, and has put such an honour upon him; but he is not to expect thanks from God, for diligence.

It appears he's speaking to those who identified themselves as "children of Abraham" "under the Covenant" &/or self-righteous:

Matthew 5:20, Matthew 7, Matthew 8:10,12, Matthew 23, Matthew 25:31-46, note also Matthew 23:34-36, * Matthew 21:23-46,

Matthew 9:34, Matthew 11:12, Matthew 12:25, Matthew 13:57, Isaiah 53,

Exodus 19:6, 1Samuel 13:13,14, 1Samuel 15:28,

the promise made to David 2Samuel 7:12-17, 1Kings 9:5, 1Chronicles 22:9,10, 1Chronicles 28:7, Isaiah 9:7,

1Samuel 13:13,14, 1Kings 11:11-14, the Bible has in the past shown how GOD will reject those who reject HIM.

Psalms 22:18,

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The children of the kingdom would be Those that are of Israel. The centurion was not. However the centurion was actually walking by faith. The contrast is of those actually living it

I know this is probably cut & dry but in Matthew 8:12 it states (KJV) But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness..... Is that speaking of the earthly kingdom, aka Satan's kingdom? Matthew 25:30 states and cast ye the unprofitable servant out into outer darkness.... What is exactly the unprofitable servant & is it referring to Matthew 8:12 of the kingdom servant or Gods "servants"? Thank you

Sorry friend "Francisca", but here there was a lot of compound confusion. Do you think that you can embroider it a little differently?

Stay blessed in His Holy name Jesus, love u in Christ. Matthew 25:14-30

Dear "Leigh" and Gigi, we must forgive if we do not also our unforgivable mind will be held fast and we ourselves will not be forgiven by God. That is what Jesus Himself says. Mark 11:25-26

We have also received help from the Holy Spirit who will guide us if we ask Him. John 16:13-15

Personally, i pray to got a gentle spirit, so that i do not overwhelm others with my claim in such moments. The disciples asked Jesus one day. Luke 9:54-55

So much injustice has been done to me, but i rarely take it up. That is, if i can refer to God's Word, i will gladly do so. :) Be happy dear friends, we have conquered the world in the Name of Jesus. He will never leave us. He does not first give a gift and take it back, as we humans can often do!

But on the other hand, we have a thief, a devil, a cunning liar who constantly tries and steals our gifts. That is why it is especially important to be vigilant, especially when we talk about forgiveness. For with unforgiveness also comes bitterness and hatred. This things are not in the kingdom of God, at all! So take back up gift of grace you received, so that you reveal all that does not come from the Lord. 2 Timothy1:6-8

Stay blessed in His holy Name Jesus, love u all in Christ. Matthew 25:14-30

Thank you very much then it is noted, :) Have a nice day from Matthew 25:14-30 God bless u and yours in Jesus name, love u in Christ.

Kelly,

I will attempt to answer your questions with guidance from the HOLY Spirit. With scripture.

Hebrews 4:12-15, Matthew 25:31-46,

Matthew 3:7, Matthew 16:1, Matthew 16:6, Matthew 16:12,

Romans 14:12, Matthew 18:23, 1Peter 4:1-19,

Hopefully these are helpful.

Well this is hard to answer.

As far as Mose's law is concerned please read in the book of Acts when apostle Paul went to Jerusalem, before being imprisoned there, what apostle James said to him: ( Acts 21:17-20)

v17-And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.

v18-And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.

v19-And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry.

v20-And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:

Pay attention to "Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law." What this shows? I don't think those Jews were not saved. Now whether this is true only for Jews and not for gentiles, I can not answer.

Now if you want to ask what happens in churches that preach that salvation must be accompanied by good works to get saved, my opinion is that as long as people there are reborn again and get baptised (the two necessary conditions for salvation) no matter what else they practise they still get saved (since they do those for God - Romans 14:6-10). God does not held one account for what one does not know but for what one chooses to do against His will. And some more. In my life I have met christians from those churches that surprise me with the good works they do and have met christians from reborn churches that have no interest at all in doing any good thing to help others. God wants us to become good Samaritans. And lets not forget that in the final judgement that is described in Matthew 25:31-45 people will not be sent to hell according to their faith but according to their works, not for what they had done, but for what they had NOT done.

Gob Bless you.

Sacha, Genesis 3. She was told to eat the from every tree in the garden. Why go back to the beginning?

Dear Earl

What do you understand from the judgement that is described in Matthew 25:31-46

Please pay attention to verses 41 and 46.

"V41. Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels" Cursed, everlasting fire, go to a place prepared for the devil and his angels? I dont think that you believe that the devil and his angels will be saved as well.

"V46. And these shall go away into everlasting punishment (the text says Hell): but the righteous into life eternal.". Everlasting panishment? Don't all those plus many more show that not everybody is going to be saved?

If I misunderstood your posts so far, I am sorry beforehand.

GBU

2Corinthians 9:8,

Isaiah 1:17, Deuteronomy 26:12,

Matthew 25:31-46, Malachi 3:5, Matthew 7, Matthew 26, Mark 14, Mark 13:34, 1Timothy 5:8, Jeremiah 7:5,6,7, Deuteronomy 24:19,20,21, Jeremiah 22:3,

John 6:29, 1Corinthians 3:14, 1Corinthians 15:58, 1Corinthians 12, 1Corinthians 13, Exodus 22:22, Deuteronomy 24:17, Deuteronomy 16:14,

Romans 12:2,

* James 1:26-27, James 1:22-25, James 2:2-8, James 2:13,

* James 2:14-17,

Hopefully these are helpful in your study

Thank you Happy Resurrection Day to you :)

Please read Revelation 8, note also 8:6, Revelation 9, Revelation 10, note Revelation 10:7, 1Corinthians 15:52, 1Thessalonians 4:16, READ in context

Jeremiah 4:13, Daniel 7:13, Joel 2, Zephaniah 1, note: Zephaniah 1:14-17, Matthew 25:31-46, Revelation 1:7, Amos 5:18-20

Matthew 24:3-51, Mark 13:4-37,

Reading, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 7, Romans 2:8,

"believer" Mark 16:16-18, Luke 8, John 1:12, John 6:64, John 7:5, John 12:23-50, John 17, Romans 4, 1Thessalonians 2:13, Hebrews 11:6, James 2, James 2:19, Romans 1, through Romans 2, Romans 6,

* 1Peter 4, 1Peter 4:17,

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You Do Matter,

The other day when I was reading Matthew 25:31-46, what stuck out to me, was, everyone in that moment was surprised. Some didn't think the did enough, others thought they did enough. Also Matthew 7.

Jesus rebuked the hypocrisy within the Church. He even threw over the tables of the merchandise & money. Luke 19, John 2:13-17, Mark 11, ironically this is the week many will be selling merchandise. GOD knows those who are wrongly accused, mistreated, used. Matthew 5:9-12, John 15:20,

Proverbs 18:1, 1Corinthians 12, Hopefully these are helpful.

Matthew 25:31-46,

I've had several close to death experiences. The 1st I recall clearly was about 5 or 6 yrs old. I was being held by gentle being, clothed in white & no pain, back to unbearable pain & suffering. I heard myself speak as an adult outside of the situation. That may have been the closest I've ever been to Heaven itself, the place. 2nd time I was electrically shocked while in water, I saw a black hand cover the sky, enormous, I could only see light through the bend of two fingers & only a portion, it was so huge. 3rd & 4th time I was young adult, it was all black around, I could feel darkness & closeness to judgement. I begged for another chance. 5th time I could hear & see the EMTs I had a different view. I was at peace not struggling, no pain. Then as they put the heart zapper thing on 3rd time I think it was. I felt difficult pain again, coldness, struggle. Luke 23:43, Luke 16:15-31, Luke 20:35-38, Psalms 91:11, Matthew 4:11, Matthew 13:39,41,49, Luke 4:10, 2Thessalonians 1:6-12, 1Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 1, Psalms 97:2, * Hebrews 2:14,15, Genesis 5:24, 2Kings 2, Matthew 17:1-5, if GOD has allowed Ezekiel, John & others in the Scriptures to see Heaven then I cannot argue they did or not. * Acts 7:55, Jeremiah 52, Revelation 7, Isaiah 6:1, Ezekiel 1, Ezekiel 10,

Matthew 24:3-51, Matthew 25:31-46, we will all give account so may our Words be faithful.

Matthew 25:31-46, John 12:25, Psalms 139, 1John 4:19, Ephesians 5:29,

Romans 14:12, Hebrews 9:27, Luke 12, Matthew 25:31-46, Revelation 1:7, Matthew 24, Matthew 26:64, Mark 13, Mark 14:62, 1Thessalonians 4:16-18, Revelation 10, read previous chapters. 7, 8 & 9, 2Thessalonians 2,

Roman.

My reply was to show Kay when she said "The modern rapture doctrine was never taught by the early church. Study John Nelson Darby and a Scotish girl named 'MacDonald' from whom this theory emerged" End quote.

You said, " Spencer What you've listed is not rapture, but resurrection by the books. Revelation 11:11-12.

End quote.

However these are rapture quotes by them. again, Here's fragments of the post.

Oregin

"since not even those who are alive can be taken up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air before the dead in Christ first rise."

Rufinus of Aquileia.

"to be caught up to meet God, suspended in the clouds and borne in the air."

I have been involved in several debated topics here on this site, mostly something to do with directly or indirectly to salvation.

I've read your views.

Our views are far off!!

As I said to Thomas I share with you.

1 John 5:11-13. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

When the Lord returns we all will have to give an account.

2 Corinthians 5:10.

I would love to receive one and hear this. Matthew 25:21.

I don't think I'll hear that spending all my time chasing down anymore that believes in the rapture.

But I would urge anyone to get their household ready and be watchful.

We have to be careful on how and when to engage because some find and treat the bible as 'Just" fascinating, or "Just" Interesting and treat the books as a great conversation piece.

There's no virtue in this.

I add, I have no Interest in turning this site into a battle ground over less important issues.

Are you Interested in discussing soteriology?

2Peter 1:10,

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Matthew 25:31-46, 2Timothy 1:7, 2Timothy 2, Titus 1, James 1, James 2,

Giannis, to understand the parable, you first have to understand the second coming.

The second coming and the second resurrection are two entirely different things.

The second coming is liked unto the time of Noah. Everyday life going on around men, and men are not aware that that the door (Christ, the ark), will be shut at any moment by ones physical death.

The second coming is Christ, coming as a thief in the night, and he is not seen, but:

Hebrews 9:28 ..to those who look for him he shall appear THE SECOND TIME (as the Holy Ghost, Truth and Life) without sin unto salvation.

This has been happening now for two thousand years.

Matthew 25:1 Then (after Pentecost) shall the kingdom of heaven (Christ in you, the Holy Spirit in you, life and truth in you) be likened unto ten virgins (potential BRIDES OF CHRIST), which took their lamps (vessels, that hold oil, and give light, our bodies are the vessel, the oil is the Holy Spirit, and the light is Christ), and went forth to meet the Bridegroom (their potential husband).

Matthew 25: And five were wise, and five were foolish.

Matthew 25:3 They that were foolish took their lamps (their vessel of light or their body, and took no oil (the anointing of the SPIRIT) with(in) them (that burns as the light).

Matthew 25:4 But the wise took oil (the anointing of the SPIRIT) in their vessels (their bodies) with their LIGHT (their CHRIST).

Matthew 25:6 And while the bridegroom tarried (remained out of sight from the physical eyes), they all slumbered and slept.

Matthew 26:7 And at midnight there was a cry made (the last trump, the end of time for this body of flesh), Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go you out to meet him (those born of the Spirit returned to the Spirit, and those with no oil went to the grave to await the second resurrection).

This does't happen to the virgins collectively, but in each one's appointed hour.

GBU

Dear brothers and sisters.

In the parable of the ten virgins Matthew 25:1-13 what do you think the oil and the lamp and the light stand for in Christian life? And being a virgin represents what?

And what we should do to ensure our entrance to the marriage and not left out?

Its obvious the parable talks about the spiritual situation Christians will be during the second coming of Jesus Christ.

God bless you all.

Hi Kay.

Thanks for your reply.

I've never heard a pre-trib view taught that there is 3 comings of Christ, I always understood that there is the 1st coming and the second coming to Earth.

The rapture is called the "harpazo" in the Greek. meaning "to snatch away" or "to seize," The Lord don't come to the earth, We go to him!

1 Thessalonians 4:17. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the LORD IN THE AIR: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

His second coming he comes to the Earth with judgment.

In these 2nd coming verses there's no mention of the removal of saints.

Here's just a few of many.

Zechariah 14:4.

Revelation 19:11-16,

Revelation 20:1-6.

Matthew 25:31-32.

The 2nd coming he comes with his saints.

If he raptured in his 2nd coming when he comes and make war against the nations who's going to populate the Millennium?

Here's parallel verses to

Mathew 24:31.

Isaiah 11:12.

Jeremiah 23:7-8.

Jeremiah 16:14-15.

Ezekiel 34:12-13.

Isaiah 45:4.

Goodnight Kay and God bless.

I think 1st: it's helpful to be ready personally for our personal "time" of accountability. Romans 14:12, Matthew 25:31-46,

When people push end-times fear it blinds the perspective of our personal lives & robs joy, & time. This is the day the LORD has made, let us rejoice & be glad in it. Philippians 4:4, Psalms 118:24,

Matthew 24:36, no man know the day nor hour, not even the angels in heaven. Jesus gave us much to understand closer to that time. Matthew 24, Mark 13, 2Thessalonians 2, if you notice a common command in these "be not soon shaken, in mind, or be troubled...."

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