Question about the wise and foolish virgins of Jesus' parable.?

Question

In the parable of the wise and foolish virgins....are the foolish virgins Christians that when the rapture comes won't have ebough oil (Holy Spirit) or are they non Christians? What do you think?

Answer 1

This parable emphasizes the need for watchfulness in Jesus' second Coming.

Jesus is the bridegroom, we are His bride.

The oil is typifies the Holy Spirit. The purpose of the parable is encourage preparedness for the coming of the Lord. The indwelling Holy Spirit helps ensures we are constantly on the ready. If our oil dries, symbolising that the Holy Spirit is quenched, we run around seeking replacement(in other 'oils'; activities, religiousities)--like the foolish virgins did.

In Jewish wedding traditions, the son prepares for his bride, then his father sends his son to get his bride-to-be for the wedding banquet. It could be day or night, so the bride-to-be keeps a torch lit so the bridegroom knows she is expecting him.

This is the same way Jesus is going to return, God our Father will send Him to receive His bride, so He's letting us know to always be expecting Him.

Answer 2

This passage is a Jewish passage. At the beginning of the discourse, the disciples ask, "when shall these things be, and what shall be thy coming and of the end of the world?" (Matt. 24:3)
From there, Jesus is referring to Daniel's 70th week.
The end of the world comes after the rapture. In other words, the rapture has already happened, the church is already gone, and the the 10 virgins represent Jews during the tribulation. The Holy Spirit will not have the same sealing ministry that he has today during the tribulation, because he will be removed when the church is raptured (2 Thes. 2:6-7).
Whereas we accept Christ and are sealed until the day of redemption, the tribulation saints will be able to get the mark of the beast and confirm their path to hell at any time. Having oil in the lamps is simply preparedness. Oil is certainly a picture of the Holy Spirit, but since his ministry is different during the tribulation period, believers will be responsible to be in a constant state of preparation regarding their relationship with Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
There are a lot more details/resources/scriptures about this particular topic that can help clear up the issue very plainly and make it simple.
I hope this answer at least gives you a fresh perspective.

Answer 3

The overall and easily seen thrust of the parable is that Christ will return at an unknown hour and that His people must be ready. Being ready means preparing for whatever contingency arises in our lives and keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus at all times while we eagerly await His coming. As seen in the fact that all the virgins were sleeping when the call came indicates that it doesn’t matter what we are doing when Christ returns. We may be working, eating, sleeping, or pursuing leisure activities. Whatever it is, we must be doing it in such a way that we don’t have to “make things right” (get more oil) when He comes. This would apply to either the coming of Christ for His Church or for the Tribulation saints as they await His second coming.

Answer 4

ok; They have been all Virgins,tells me they have been the Church;there's a Time coming whilst a million/2 had run out of oil (Holy Spirit)The others had none to spare; The nearer we get to that element; the extra Oil we are able to desire; Why ? we are having attempt and Trials like no different era,and it is going to split Believers;some will drop out:How can we acquire extra Oil:?We ask Jesus Christ,He provides as we count on Him: look at the Jewish Race, the guy Betroths to His Bride , He is going away and could return, whilst He has finished with their abode, His Dad says ,Son The residing Quarters look remarkable , pass convey Your Bride abode; that's no longer a image of 7 year. Trib;those Mortals residing then , would be very attentive to what is going on;they are going to be attempting to avert the Numbering gadget , and that they gained't be drowsing: maximum will supply their existence,fairly than bow to a devil Possessed guy :

Answer 5

They're Christians who've run out of oil altogether. It could be construed as meaning the Holy Spirit, or it could be just enthusiasm for Jesus and the Kingdom. Not that there's much difference.

It's similar to the grain seeds who sprout up quickly and die off for lack of root, and the foolish man who builds his house upon the sand (hears the words of Jesus but doesn't do them).

Answer 6

The foolish virgins are any one with out oil. Which mean it is both Christians and Non-Christians.

Answer 7

They are most likely those who do acknowledge the Bridegroom (i.e. Christ), but who are not prepared for his arrival. They are most likely "Christians" who are members of this Faith Community, but who do not live as true followers of Christ. They are the "lukewarm souls" who go to Church or Mass on Sundays, but are more interested in what people are wearing or who is in attendance than focusing on God. They claim to be Christ's followers, but then do not build up their Souls with prayer, good deeds, kindness, and love...thus, when the bridegroom does arrive, they are not prepared. Just my interpretation ;)

Peace.

Answer 8

I don't think that its refering to a specific group but it is pointing out that there will be some prepared and some unprepared. While a good observation about human nature, it's hardly a suprising one.

Answer 9

No way. Christians give up their virginity on their 15th birthdays

Answer 10

You are ignorant of the parables of Jesus Christ. Thats it.
jtm