UP DATE ON MY TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND.

Dear beloved friends, I want to thank some of you for sending me a lovely encouraging email from my last week’s post, where I was excited to share with you my next trip to the Holy Land, to take footage for my next film on the Tomb of Jesus.

If you remember I was showing off with my drone, which I have been practising with getting ready to take to the Holy Land and do some filming of new sites and Bible evidence.

Well that’s the price one pays for showing off, as the drone developed a fault and the charger stopped working, which meant I had to put my trip on hold.

But be sure and encouraged, when you serve the only one ALMIGHTY true GOD, His amazing SON Jesus lives in us and feels the same pain as we feel.

Jesus then tells his ALMIGHTY true GOD, about the pain in His heart, which He feels from our hearts. The ALMIGHTY true GOD then sends His most loving and caring SON Jesus back with a 100-fold blessing.

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And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28.

Friends, please may I encourage you, if you serve the only ONE true GOD, the true fact is, GOD will never fail you. He hears you, He loves you, He will guide you, as His SON’s Spirit, Jesus, who is (THE COMFORTER) lives in you. John 14:16.

Even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. “I will not leave you as orphans; I (Jesus) will come to you. John 14:17 - 18.

How amazing is GOD.

I have truly been blessed to discover I am now receiving a new top of the range drone, completely free and paid for by you tube, because our Tomb of Jesus film has gone from the bottom to the top and the new Drone can do a 100 fold better than the broken drone. The new drone can fly out of site and still take live 4 K footage which is transmitted back to the handset, and then by 1 press of a button the drone returns home and lands in front of you, while your sitting drinking a nice cup of coffee.

You can watch the video below, and see the amazing technology GOD has made possible, especially for those who love Him to use for His glory.

You may like one for yourself but do not buy a drone to fly over the nudist beach, as that’s not the way to glorify GOD, and instead end up with a broken nose and a black eye, ha, ha.

I am now holding on before I go until GOD gives me the signal, then I will go.

May I thank the many people who sent me the lovely emails?

And may I thank the rest of you for reading my research and articles.

May GOD truly bless you all in His SON’s perfect name Jesus.

The Rapture? Pre trib. Or Post trib?

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A TEACHING BUT SIMPLY MY RESEARCH.

 I am no prophet and could be wrong.

Some Pre trib believers and Post tribbers are virtually strangling each other, arguing about the timing of Jesus return.

Pre trib believers.
Are concerned for the Post tribbers and are teaching the Post trib believers are wrong about the timing of Jesus return and that they believe Jesus comes back before the tribulation. 

Why are Pre trib believers concerned?
Because post trib believers were not expecting Jesus so soon, which court them of guard.
Pre trib believers believe Post trib believers will miss Jesus's return and be left behind and will have to then persevere through the worst time in human history, which some will not be able to survive and keep their faith, as they say.

Post trib believers.
Are concerned for the Pre trib believers who teach the Pre trib believers are wrong about the timing of Jesus return, as they believe Jesus only returns at the very end of the tribulation.

Why are Post trib believers concerned?
The Post trib believers believe and teach the Pre trib believers will not be able to persevere and stand in the worst time in history known as the tribulation, because they were not expecting Jesus to return so late and were expecting Jesus to rescue them and escape and leave this planet well before the tribulation takes effect.

From my research looking at the teachings of Jesus below, I believe they are both wrong on the timing of Jesus return.

However. I am not perfect. And could be wrong. And ask you to pray hard and do your own research.
My research are mainly theories. As much of my work is. And know more. But that does not mean or prove I am wrong.

I believe and go by what God said Himself in Matthew 25:5 Jesus made it clear in the Parable of the Ten Virgins. WE ALL GET THE TIMING WRONG. HOW? (all slumbered and slept) Matthew 25:5.

Barnes' Notes on Matthew 25 - 5. The bridegroom tarried - That is, while they waited for him. It was uncertain at what time he would come. He delayed longer than they expected. 
If we are truly born again, then we will be ready for Jesus any day and every day even the tribulation days. All born again believers should be ready to die for Jesus, if we have to. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. Luke 9:24.

Jesus made it a secret until that day. To keep us alert every day. keep watch, stay awake and pray, looking out for Christ each day, living for Christ in every way. And He will wake us on the day. Because no one knows that day. Its a surprise by our King Jesus thats on the way. For those who love Him and pray. Amen.

UPDATE 26/3/2015.

WHO ARE THE 5 FOOLISH VIRGINS?  FIND OUT NOW... WHO ARE THE 5 FOOLISH VIRGINS? WHO ARE THE 5 WISE VIRGINS? A dead serious prophecy was made by Jesus in Matthew 25. Including other statements elsewhere made by Luke, Apostle Paul, the half-brother of Jesus, James, Matthew, and John. Prophecies must always be taken seriously. Not abiding to the Prophecies always has consequences. Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets. Acts 13:40. As these prophecies, teachings and warnings are absolutely vital for soul saving  and conditions of salvation for ALL believers, we shall and must read them, see them, and fully examine them, to understand them. Lets listen to Jesus. Matthew 25:1. The Parable of the Ten Virgins, also known as the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins. Matthew 25:1. Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins.  WHO ARE THE TEN VIRGINS? WHO ARE THE 5 FOOLISH VIRGINS? WHO ARE THE 5 WISE VIRGINS? CLICK HERE TO DISCOVER WHO ARE THE 5 FOOLISH VIRGINS?

Description. English: Diagram of the major tribulation views in Christian theology Source. Own work Author Lamorak. The World War Between PRE and POST TRIB believers Over The Rapture Doctrines. Dear friends, a Christian friend recently asked me to watch and research some videos with David Lankford and Steve Quayle on the Hagmann & Hagmann discussion regarding the Rapture doctrines. My heart was grieved when I heard them saying if Christians do not believe their POST TRIB theory that the PRE TRIB believers are being deceived and are not saved. In fact they are saying the PRE trib believers will be the great falling away. I was so grieved at their teachings, because I was not aware that differing on belief of the timing of rapture effects salvation? I have always believed Christians are saved by faith in Jesus including taking up our cross and following Him which is not of our works. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8. I decided to send an email to David Lankford asking Him how can he be sure he is right about the timing of the Rapture or Resurrection day? I explained: there still remains a big problem with the pre trib and post theories. Jesus makes it very clear in Matthew 25:5 and all the way through the Bible. When He first comes back ''He comes back when ''no one'' is expecting Him.'' If Jesus comes back now? then the pre tribbers are expecting Him. But that goes against what Jesus said. Because, Matthew 25:5 Jesus made it clear in the Parable of the Ten Virgins even though some are ready and expecting Him before the trib they (all slumbered and slept) So according to what Jesus said pre tribbers must be wrong. If Jesus ''only'' comes back at the end of the great trib? then that is when post tribbers are expecting Him. But that also goes against what Jesus said. Because again Matthew 25:5 Jesus made it clear, ''no one was ready.'' again, (all slumbered and slept). If post tribbers are right? post tribbers should be ready when Jesus comes back. NOT (all slumbered and slept). In fact all BELIEVERS should be ready at the end of the tribulation because it will be so terrible. Matthew 25:5 clearly proves Jesus comes when NO one is expecting Him. If we all go into the great trib? than ALL believers will know He is returning soon, surly? Why? For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. And by the parable of the fig tree. So how can any believer be (all slumbered and slept)? if they are still here in the Tribulation.    He then returned his email saying: I see only a 42 month time period. Jesus got the first 42 month of Daniel's 7 years. Matt. 25. I feel is about the kingdom and marriage supper of the Lord. Read Matt. 22:1-14 Serving In Christ, David & Kim Lankford. I then returned his email saying: In the kingdom and marriage supper of the Lord is about Jesus talking to Israel who keep rejecting Him. The 10 virgins have not rejected Jesus. Even the 5 (FOOLISH) virgins are carrying lamps representing the Gospels. But they have no spare oil/Holy Spirit. So they may be believers but people who have not truly given their lives to Jesus, or believers who have fallen into temptation at the time of testing, the temptation to forsake Jesus. If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us.2 Timothy 2:12.  They could even be the Laodicean Church of Revelation 3:3:14. Or just religious people, who confessed Jesus as Lord, but did not FOLLOW Him, as He said: IF YOU LOVE ME KEEP MY COMMANDS. I do not know for sure, so please do your own research. David Lankford did not reply to this last email and give me ANY reasons or explanations whatsoever. And NO reasons or explanations to why Jesus said in Matthew 25:5 making it very clear, ''no one was ready.'' again, because Jesus said (all slumbered and slept). Remember I believe the 10 virgins represents people who must of confessed Jesus as Lord, which would explain why they are called 10 virgins, of which 5 were (WISE) and 5 were (FOOLISH). So how is it David Lankford and POST TRIB believers will be ready and seem to know more about the timing of Jesus return then Jesus does Himself when Jesus has already said ALL the 10 virgins represents believers who (all slumbered and slept)? Barnes' Notes on Matthew 25 - 5. The bridegroom tarried - That is, while they waited for him. It was uncertain at what time he would come. He delayed longer than they expected. So what do I believe? The message is clear. I believe it is safer to say, don't live and teach for the Rapture or Resurrection day, or we could slumber on the way, that's why Jesus made it a secret until that day, to keep us alert every day, but stay awake and pray, looking out for Christ each day, living for Christ in every way, and He will wake us on the day, because no one knows that day, its a surprise by our King Jesus that's on the way, for those who love Him watch and pray. Amen. Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.Revelation 3:10. You are welcome to read my further research on one of the most important parables ever told by Jesus in Matthew 25 The Ten Virgins below. You can also watch the video called: When Is The Rapture? [FULL] Is It Near? - Steve Quayle. And make up your own mind. Please share your thoughts with me as I have done. I am Simon Brown. Thank you for your time. May God bless you. When Is The Rapture? [FULL] Is It Near? - Steve Quayle

UPDATE 11/03/2014.

Many POST tribs are saying PRE tribs will deny Christ. Because they are getting the timing wrong.
 And will not be able to live through the Tribulation.


I believe IF PRE trib or POST or MID trib believers are truly FOLLOWING and living for Jesus? NO MATTER WHAT THEY MAY BELIEVE, they will not deny Christ but should be ready to die for Christ, when they discover they may be wrong.


Living for Jesus and having a personal relationship with Him today and every day is the most important issue. NOT the day of His return. We are to live for Jesus daily, so when He does return He does not say I DO NOT KNOW YOU. 
And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Luke 9:23.

Expecting Jesus any day, is being ready for Jesus any day and every day even the tribulation days. All born again believers should be ready to die for Jesus, if we have to. Just as many of God's prophets and disciples have died for their fath.
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. Luke 9:24.
 In fact It will be a blessing to die for our Lord. Amen.

I seek and only teach to live for Christ and not for the day. I do not teach or believe in a PRE or POST trib.
 And from my research it seems both are wrong.

So far from my research, 1 Thessalonians 4:15: - 18. including ALL of Paul's teachings are COMPLETELY  clear-cut, definite, well defined, and DIFFERENT to what Jesus said in Matthew 24:30 - 32.

And that is just my research. NOT a teaching.

I find it absolutely amazing how Paul's teachings line up with Matthew 25:5 in the Parable of the ten virgins.
Post trib believe St Paul's teachings are the same events in Matthew 24:30 - 32.
When God told Paul it was a mystery, a truth, a secret doctrine, regarding Jesus return now made known by revelation to Paul, which was AFTER Jesus account of Matthew 24:30 - 32. Which explains perfectly why Jesus said (all slumbered and slept).  I believe POST TRIB believers who criticize PRE trb believers have also got the timing wrong.

IF POST TRIB believers are correct, then why did Jesus say: (all slumbered and slept)?

But POST claim they are right.

So how is it POST TRIB believers will be ready and seem to know more about the timing of Jesus return then Jesus does Himself? when Jesus has already said ALL the 10 virgins who represent believers who (all slumbered and slept)? INCLUDING the 5 (WISE VIRGINS)?
Barnes' Notes on Matthew 25 - 5. The bridegroom tarried - That is, while they waited for him. It was uncertain at what time he would come. He delayed longer than they expected.

Barnes' Notes confirms and proves my point.
Jesus delayed longer than believers expected. But POST claim they are right and will be ready.
Thats NOT what Jesus said Himself. What did Jesus say? (all slumbered and slept) Matthew 25 - 5.

So the POST TRIB believers also need to wake up. Because Jesus has already told us they will also be asleep when He arrives.

So what do I believe?
The message is clear. I believe it is safer to say, don't live and teach for the Rapture or Resurrection day, or we could slumber on the way, that's why Jesus made it a secret until that day, to keep us alert every day, but stay awake and pray, looking out for Christ each day, living for Christ in every way, and He will wake us on the day, because no one knows that day, its a surprise by our King Jesus that's on the way, for those who love Him and pray. Amen.
Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Revelation 3:10.

No one will be ready. So let us stop making this into a war, criticizing each other and ALL love and pray for each other that we will ALL be with Jesus in the end, when everyone finds they all get the timing wrong.

May God bless you.

Simon.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 

QUICK STUDY ON St Paul's account in 1 Corinthians 15:52.

I am simply seeking and searching for the truth, SEEK AND YOU WILL FIND, said Jesus. Please can anyone explain? Email me at mrsimonbrown@aol.com

If St Paul's account in 1 Corinthians 15:52. Is not a different account and is the same day as the account of Jesus return in Matthew 24:30. Then why was St Paul's account a mystery?

How can St Paul's account in 1 Corinthians 15:52 be a mystery, if Jesus had already revealed His first coming at the end?

WHY did God/Jesus/Holy Spirit, give St Paul's a mystery, if Jesus had already revealed His first coming to be at the end? and to be the same as Jesus return in Matthew 24:30.

St Paul was given a revelation. A mystery. Or a secret. BUT if Jesus had already told us the day of His first return? then why is St Paul's account in 1 Corinthians 15:52 a mystery? Or a secret.

Was St Paul lying? IF Jesus had already told us when he returns first at the end ONLY?

If Jesus return in Matthew 24:30 is the same event? Then WHY was St Paul given a revelation. A mystery. Or a secret. IF IT WAS NOT A mystery or a secret?

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 51. - I show you a mystery. I make known to you a truth now made known to me by revelation.

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Behold, I show you a mystery,.... Or a secret, which could never have been discovered by reason, or the light of nature, and what is of pure revelation;
Strong's Concordance
mustérion: a mystery or secret doctrine
Original Word: μυστήριον, ου, τό
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: mustérion
Phonetic Spelling: (moos-tay'-ree-on)
Short Definition: anything hidden, a mystery
Definition: a mystery, secret, of which initiation is necessary; in the NT: the counsels of God, once hidden but now revealed in the Gospel or some fact thereof; the Christian revelation generally; particular truths or details of the Christian revelation.

UPDATE 11/04/2014.

Questions regarding Revelation 3:10.

As many know, mostly PRE trib believers believe Revelation 3:10 is not about a Rapture. But about keeping the true born again believers in the tribulation.

However from my research there are ''Questions'' regarding Revelation 3:10 that need to be answered if this is the case.

Like you I am simply seeking the truth. As Jesus said: seek and you will find.

Please let me know what you believe on this? God makes it clear in Revelation 3:10. The people here are the (5 WISE VIRGINS) The true born again believers. They are (5 WISE VIRGINS) who have kept God's command to endure patiently. They are the believers who have personal relationship with Him today and every day, which is the most important issue. NOT the day of His return. We are to live for Jesus daily, so when He does return He does
not say I DO NOT KNOW YOU. And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Luke 9:23.

So these believers are the true born again believers. (5 WISE VIRGINS) who have kept God's command to endure patiently. And God tells us Revelation 3:10 He will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth. So how mostly PRE trib believers be right? IF as they say the TRUE born again believers. (5 WISE VIRGINS) are NOT removed from the world. BUT are to remain in the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth. Which will be the persecution of the church Revelation 20:4. 

So what we have is the TRUE born again believers. (5 WISE VIRGINS) who have kept God's command to endure patiently, have to ''still'' lose their heads or go on the run from the persecution of the church Revelation 20:4.

Which is clearly the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth. 

So here are my questions to you? 

POST believers are saying in Revelation 3:10 does NOT mean the faithful believers will be removed from the tribulation. BUT instead will be guided safely in the tribulation by God to the ''Guillotine.'' 

I. So please explain how the (5 WISE VIRGINS) who have kept God's command to endure patiently have to ''still'' lose their heads or go on the run from the persecution of the church Revelation 20:4.

2. HOW is this is a reward by God for keeping His commands to endure patiently? BUT ''still'' lose their heads?

3. WHAT is the difference with the people who are in the world who are being tested?

4. If Revelation 3:10 is to test the inhabitants of the earth, then surly some will pass it? otherwise what would be the point of testing the inhabitants of the earth?

5. BUT haven't the TRUE born again believers. (5 WISE VIRGINS) who have kept God's command to endure patiently, already kept God's command to endure patiently?

6. WHY do the TRUE born again believers. (5 WISE VIRGINS) who have kept God's command to endure patiently, have to NOW and STILL go through the SAME tribulation as with ALL the inhabitants of the earth  ''still'' lose their heads or go on the run from the persecution of the church Revelation 20:4? when they have ALREADY kept God's command to endure patiently?

Jesus tells us in His Parable of  the Ten Virgins Matthew 25 everything we need to know about His return. Remember the Parable of the Ten Virgins has (10) Virgins. And only 5 of the Virgins were wise because they were ready and born again. And as we know the other 5 were the foolish and left behind.

7. Finely.
In the parable of  the Ten Virgins Matthew 25 WHY ARE all the (10) Virgins (CHURCH) which represents people who belong to the Lord, ARE present when Jesus first returns, IF Jesus only returns AFTER the persecution of the church in Revelation 20:4? and at the end of the tribulation. Because if the persecution of the church takes place before His return, then how is it all the (10) Virgins ARE present when Jesus first returns, because many have been persecuted and would simply not be Ten Virgins at His return?

8. What does God achieve by leaving the TRUE born again believers in the tribulation? who have already kept God's command and have already endured patiently?

I seek and only teach to live for Christ and not for the day. I do not teach or believe in a PRE or POST trib. And from my research it seems both are wrong.

Simon Brown.

UPDATE 7/11/2014.

Here are more interesting points to consider regarding The Parable of the Ten Virgins Matthew 25.

I am simply seeking, researching and searching for the truth, SEEK AND YOU WILL FIND, said Jesus. I seek and only teach to live for Christ and not for the day. 

This is only a theory of mine, NOT a teaching. Please do give me your thoughts?

I believe Jesus tells us in His Parable of the Ten Virgins Matthew 25, everything we need to know about His return.

Remember the Parable of the Ten Virgins has (10) Virgins. And only 5 of the Virgins were wise because they were ready and born again. And as we know the other 5 were the foolish and left behind.

All Bible believers believe Matthew 25 is certainly Jesus describing the Rapture or Resurrection day.
A Prophecy of an event that will happen in the future.

Hooray, we can agree on that.

Everything Jesus foretells has a symbolic meaning, as we shall see.

Matthew 25 King James Version (KJV) 25 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, (10) Virgins who represents people who have confessed Jesus as Lord. which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. Represents people with the light of Christ in all Believers.

It is interesting to know the Jewish wedding was a 7 day celebration. So could this be symbolic for (7 year tribulation)?

We jump forward to:
Matthew 25:6 And at midnight there was a cry made. Here we have another interesting fact. Is this also symbolic for the timing of Jesus? 

Lets have a look?
Jewish wedding was a 7 day celebration?
Many believe we will have a 7 year tribulation.
Matthew 25:6 And at midnight. Is Jesus saying He returns in the middle of the 7 years?
But hold on?
He also said Matthew 25:5 While the bridegroom tarried. 
Barnes' Notes on Matthew 25 - 5. The bridegroom tarried - That is, while they waited for him. It was uncertain at what time he would come. He delayed longer than they expected.

Barnes' Notes confirms Jesus returns later than was expected proving the PRE TRIB theory wrong as Jesus is delayed longer and arrives later. This must also prove the POST TRIB theory wrong because they believe Jesus ''first'' and ''only'' returns at the very end of the tribulation. BUT Jesus said in Matthew 24:22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. So Matthew 25:5 would be contradicting what Jesus has already said that He comes later and not sooner because He tarried. This seems to confirm the return of Jesus must both be 2 different events because they would clearly contradict. Matthew 25:5 states Jesus is coming later than expected. BUT Matthew 24:22, Jesus cuts the days shorter.

So could Jesus come at first just past the second half of the tribulation? This makes perfect sense to why Jesus said: (all slumbered and slept) Matthew 25:5. 

Why?
The pre tribbers are expecting Him. But that goes against what Jesus said. Because, Matthew 25:5 Jesus made it clear in the Parable of the Ten Virgins even though some are ready and expecting Him before the trib they (all slumbered and slept) So according to what Jesus said pre tribbers must be wrong.

If Jesus ''only'' comes back at the end of the great  tribulation? then that is when post tribbers are expecting Him. But that also goes against what Jesus said. Because again Matthew 25:5 Jesus made it clear, ''no one was ready.'' again, (all slumbered and slept).

So again? Could Jesus come just past the second half of the tribulation? After the falling away and the Antichrist steps in the temple?

This makes perfect sense to why Jesus said: (all slumbered and slept) Matthew 25:5. Because both pre trib and post theories could have easily got it all wrong. Because if any of them was right they would not of (all slumbered and slept) Matthew 25:5. But Jesus proves ALL wrong, and catches everyone off guard.

I wonder at this point if it is possible? the Rapture could happen.1 Corinthians 15:52 in a twinkling of an eye.

If St Paul's account in 1 Corinthians 15:52. Is not a different account and is the same day as the account of Jesus return in Matthew 24:30. Then why was St Paul's account a mystery?
How can St Paul's account in 1 Corinthians 15:52 be a mystery, if Jesus had already revealed His first coming at the end?

So 1 Corinthians 15:52 could be a different event, the Rapture, that the POST TRIB do not believe. But what the PRE trib do believe, except they have got their timing wrong.

Is it possible? After the term of the Antichrist we return with the Lord Jesus as He comes back to the Mount of Olives then we are always with the Lord Jesus.

What about the 5 foolish virgins who were left behind? Do they get a second chance?

Here are more interesting facts regarding the The Parable of the Ten Virgins Matthew 25.

Jesus said in this very important parable which so many disregard, all the (10) Virgins (People who have confessed Jesus as Lord) are present when He arrives to Rapture the true born again (The Wise Virgins)

If there was only 1 event of Jesus returning and taking the church as the post trib theory believe. who believe is the same event as Matthew 24:30. Then how is it all the (10) Virgins are present when Jesus first returns? 
Could this prove the Rapture takes place before the persecution of the church Revelation 20:4. Because all the (10) Virgins representing all believers would NOT be present when Jesus returns?

And remember Jesus said:  Matthew 25:9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. 
This seems to line right up with Rev. Chapter 13. While they went to buy.  (The foolish virgins) No man can buy or sell.  

Could it be possible? (The foolish virgins) now realise they was NOT (Born again, by NOT truly FOLLOWING and living for Christ) and being ready, for the Rapture and was left behind.
Are the FOOLISH virgins people who have confessed Jesus as Lord, but do not obey His commands?
Read my article: WHO ARE THE 5 FOOLISH VIRGINS? FIND OUT NOW...

They cannot buy or sell unless they take the mark of the beast. They do not accept it, BUT they now have to lose their heads or go on the run from the persecution of the church Revelation 20:4.

It is interesting to note after (The foolish virgins) went to buy, they then return as we find Jesus saying in this parable Matthew 25:11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. 

I wonder if this is symbolic for (The foolish virgins) refusing the mark of the beast. Revelation 13:16-18 and now fully accepting Jesus by confessing and giving their lives to Him and proving it by going to the guillotine.

Because why would Jesus tell us they returned. If they already knew they did not have any spare oil/Holy Spirit. But now they have returned. And why would they return with no spare oil and expect Jesus to receive them? So surely they must of returned with the spare oil? (REPENTED)

Remember? I believe the virgins represents people who confesses Jesus as Lord. So what is the point in Jesus telling us about (The foolish virgins) in the beginning?

Jesus then tells us on their return Matthew 25:12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
Could this be symbolic for missing the Rapture, it was too late. So they now have to go through the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Revelation 3:10.

There is another very interesting point here to consider. I have talked about the significance of the NO 10. However what about the significance of the NO 5? There must be a meaning for it, for Jesus to use it. It clearly symbolizes God's grace. Would this explain why Jesus gives the 5 lost virgins a second chance by going through the worst part of the trib.

The Meaning of Numbers: The Number 5 By www biblestudy org.
The number 5 symbolizes God's grace, goodness and favour toward humans and is mentioned 318 times in Scripture. Five is the number of grace, and multiplied by itself, which is 25, is' grace upon grace' (John 1:16). The Ten Commandments contains two sets of 5 commandments. The first five commandments are related to our treatment and relationship with God, and the last five concern our relationship with others humans. 

And lastly. In this parable of Matthew 25 there is nothing at the end saying they are condemned, as there is with the others.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16.

Now I could easily be wrong. As I have said, this is only a theory of mine, and questions I ask. All born again believers should BE PREPARED IF WE HAVE TO GO ALL THE WAY and die for Jesus, if we must. Just as many of God's prophets and disciples have died for their faith. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.Luke 9 - 24. In fact It will be a blessing to die for our Lord. Amen.

I look forward to your comments.

Thank you for all your valuable time. May God truly bless you in the love of Jesus amen.

UPDATE 8/11.2014.
Even though there are questions that may never be resolved. We have to continually put our trust in Jesus knowing He will resolve everything perfectly in the end.
There is no doubt when Jesus returns the 5 foolish virgins have no oil/Holy Spirit. So they are clearly not born again. There is no dispute there.
And we know there are many who profess Christ in churches today, who want Jesus on the phone, but not on the throne. They are more interested in the things of this life then putting Jesus first. I find theme easy to distinguish just by talking to them. We need to always pray for them.
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is long suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9. King James Bible. 

I am confident what matters most is having a relationship with Jesus today.
What we believe regarding the timing of His return, i believe is far less important. What is far more important  is living for Jesus today, so we have His Holy Spirit in us to take us through what ever we must face. This is the oil we all need now.

At the same time we must be prepared to go all the way through the tribulation and have our heads off if we have to. If Jesus comes back before that? and proves all wrong, amen.

I pray God's love and blessings for you. Amen.

But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. 

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary


4. not in darkness—not in darkness of understanding (that is, spiritual ignorance) or of the moral nature (that is, a state of sin), Eph 4:18.


that—Greek, "in order that"; with God results are all purposed.


that day—Greek, "THE day"; the day of the Lord (Heb 10:25, "the day"), in contrast to "darkness."


overtake—unexpectedly (compare Joh 12:35).


as a thief—The two oldest manuscripts read, "as (the daylight overtakes) thieves" (Job 24:17). Old manuscripts and Vulgate read as English Version.


1 Thessalonians 5:4 Additional Commentaries
Parallel Commentaries
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary


5:1-5 It is needless or useless to ask about the particular time of Christ's coming. Christ did not reveal this to the apostles. There are times and seasons for us to work in, and these are our duty and interest to know and observe; but as to the time when we must give up our account, we know it not, nor is it needful that we should. The coming of Christ will be a great surprise to men. Our Lord himself said so. As the hour of death is the same to each person that the judgment will be to mankind in general, so the same remarks answer for both. Christ's coming will be terrible to the ungodly. Their destruction will overtake them while they dream of happiness, and please themselves with vain amusements. There will be no means to escape the terror or the punishment of that day. This day will be a happy day to the righteous. They are not in darkness; they are the children of the light. It is the happy condition of all true Christians. But how many are speaking peace and safety to themselves, over whose heads utter destruction is hovering! Let us endeavour to awaken ourselves and each other, and guard against our spiritual enemies.


Pulpit Commentary


Verse 4. - But ye, brethren; ye believers, in opposition to the unbelieving world. Are not in darkness; referring back to the night (ver. 2), when the thief comes. By darkness is here meant, not merely ignorance, but moral depravity - the darkness of sin. Ye are not in the ignorant and sinful condition of the unredeemed world, so as to be surprised by the day of the Lord. With you it is not night, but day; the light of the gospel is shining around you; and therefore the day of the Lord's coming will not surprise you in an unprepared state. That; a statement, not of result, but of purpose - "in order that." That day; the day; namely, the day of the Lord. Should overtake you - surprise you - as a thief. 


Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible


But ye, brethren, are not in darkness,.... In a state of unregeneracy, which is a state of darkness, blindness, and ignorance, and which is the condition of all men by nature; they are born in darkness, and are brought up in it, and willingly, walk in it; they are covered with it, as the earth was covered with darkness in its first creation; and dwell in it, as the Egyptians did for some days, in thick darkness, darkness which might be felt; their understandings are darkened with respect to the true knowledge of God, the nature of sin, the way of salvation by Christ, the work of the spirit of God upon the soul, and the necessity of it, the Scriptures of truth, and the mysteries of the Gospel; and which is the case of God's elect themselves, while unregenerate: but now these persons were called out of darkness, turned from it, and delivered from the power of it; and therefore knew that the day of the Lord comes as above described, by the metaphors of a thief in the night, and a woman with child, and needed not to be informed about that matter: or that that day should overtake you as a thief; or seize and lay hold upon you as a thief who comes in the dark, and lays hold upon a person suddenly; but these saints were not in the dark, but in the light, and so could see when the day of the Lord came; and would not be surprised with it, as a man is seized with terror and fright, when laid hold on by a thief; since they would be, or at least should be on their watch, and be looking out for, and hasting to the coming of the day of God. 

UPDATE 17/11/2014.
Study of [40 (hágios) implies something "set apart" and therefore "different(distinguished/distinct)"

Seems to confirm with:

REV 3:10
Because thou (faithful believers) hast kept the Word of My patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of trial (testing, temptation), which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

Pulpit Commentary
Verse 13. - To the end (in order that) he may establish your hearts unblamable in holiness before God. In the sight of God, in his judgment who searcheth the hearts. The words, "before God," are to be conjoined neither with "holiness" nor with "unblamable," but with the whole phrase, "unblamable in holiness." Even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ; at the second advent. With all his saints. By "saints" or "holy ones" are by some understood the angels who shall accompany Christ to judgment; but although the term "saints" is used of the angels in the Old Testament, it is never so employed in the New. The word seems to denote those holy men who have died in the Lord and who shall be raised at the advent, and accompany Christ to the judgment. 

King James Bible
And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, Jude 1:14

◄ 1 Thessalonians 3:13 ►

Text Analysis

Strong's Transliteration Greek English Morphology 1519 [e] eis εἰς in order, Prep 3588 [e] to τὸ - Art-ANS 4741 [e] stērixai στηρίξαι to strengthen V-ANA 4771 [e] hymōn ὑμῶν your PPro-G2P 3588 [e] tas τὰς - Art-AFP 2588 [e] kardias καρδίας hearts, N-AFP 273 [e] amemptous ἀμέμπτους blameless Adj-AFP 1722 [e] en ἐν in Prep 42 [e] hagiōsynē ἁγιωσύνῃ holiness N-DFS 1715 [e] emprosthen ἔμπροσθεν before Prep 3588 [e] tou τοῦ the Art-GMS 2316 [e] Theou Θεοῦ God N-GMS 2532 [e] kai καὶ and Conj 3962 [e] patros πατρὸς Father N-GMS 1473 [e] hēmōn ἡμῶν of us, PPro-G1P 1722 [e] en ἐν at Prep 3588 [e] tē τῇ the Art-DFS 3952 [e] parousia παρουσίᾳ coming N-DFS 3588 [e] tou τοῦ of the Art-GMS 2962 [e] Kyriou Κυρίου Lord N-GMS 1473 [e] hēmōn ἡμῶν of us, PPro-G1P 2424 [e] Iēsou Ἰησοῦ Jesus, N-GMS 3326 [e] meta μετὰ with Prep 3956 [e] pantōn πάντων all Adj-GMP 3588 [e] tōn τῶν the Art-GMP 40 [e] hagiōn ἁγίων saints Adj-GMP 846 [e] autou αὐτοῦ. of him. PPro-GM3S 281 [e] amēn [ἀμήν] amen. Heb

Greek Texts

Strong's Concordance

hagios: sacred, holy

Original Word: ἅγιος, ία, ον
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: hagios
Phonetic Spelling: (hag'-ee-os)
Short Definition: set apart, holy, sacred
Definition: set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred.

HELPS Word-studies

40 hágios – properly, different (unlike), other ("otherness"), holy; for the believer, 40 (hágios) means "likeness of nature with the Lord" because "different from the world."

The fundamental (core) meaning of 40 (hágios) is "different" – thus a temple in the 1st century was hagios ("holy") because different from other buildings (Wm. Barclay). In the NT, 40 /hágios ("holy") has the "technical" meaning "different from the world" because "like the Lord."

[40 (hágios) implies something "set apart" and therefore "different(distinguished/distinct)" – i.e. "other," because special to the Lord.]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from a prim. root
Definition
sacred, holy
NASB Translation
Holy (92), holy (62), Holy of Holies (1), holy one (5), holy ones (1), holy place (7), most holy (1), saint (1), saints (59), saints' (1), sanctuary (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 40: ἅγιος

ἅγιος, , (from τό ἀγός religious awe, reverence; ἄζω,ἅζομαι, to venerate, revere, especially the gods, parents (Curtius, § 118)), rare in secular authors; very frequent in the sacred writings; in the Sept. for קָדושׁ;

1. properly reverend, worthy of veneration: τό ὄνομα τοῦΘεοῦ, Luke 1:49; God, on account of his incomparable majesty,Revelation 4:8 (Isaiah 6:3, etc.), equivalent to ἔνδοξος. Hence, used:

a. of things which on account of some connection with God possess a certain distinction and claim to reverence, as places sacred to God which are not to be profaned, Acts 7:33; τόποςἅγιος the temple, Matthew 24:15 (on which passage seeβδέλυγμα, c.); Acts 6:13; Acts 21:28; the holy land or Palestine, 2 Macc. 1:29 2Macc. 2:18; τό ἅγιον and τά ἅγια (Winer's Grammar, 177 (167)) the temple, Hebrews 9:1, 24 (cf. Bleek on Heb. vol. ii. 2, p. 477f); specifically that part of the temple or tabernacle which is called 'the holy place' (מִקְדָּשׁ, Ezekiel 37:28;Ezekiel 45:18), Hebrews 9:2 (here Rec.st reads ἅγια); ἅγιαἁγίων (Winer's Grammar, 246 (231), cf. Exodus 29:37; Exodus 30:10, etc.) the most hallowed portion of the temple, 'the holy of holies,' (Exodus 26:33 (cf. Josephus, Antiquities 3, 6, 4)), Hebrews 9:3, in reference to which the simple τά ἅγια is also used:Hebrews 9:8, 25; Hebrews 10:19; Hebrews 13:11; figuratively of heaven, Hebrews 8:2; Hebrews 9:8, 12; Hebrews 10:19; ἅγιαπόλις Jerusalem, on account of the temple there, Matthew 4:5;Matthew 27:53; Revelation 11:2; Revelation 21:2; Revelation 22:19(Isaiah 48:2; Nehemiah 11:1, 18 (Complutensian LXX), etc.); τόὄρος τό ἅγιον, because Christ's transfiguration occurred there,2 Peter 1:18; ἡ (Θεοῦ) ἅγια διαθήκη i. e. which is the more sacred because made by God himself, Luke 1:72; τό ἅγιον, that worshipful offspring of divine power, Luke 1:35; the blessing of the gospel, Matthew 7:6; ἁγιωτάτῃ πίστις, faith (quae creditur i. e. the object of faith) which came from God and is therefore to be heeded most sacredly, Jude 1:20; in the same sense ἅγιαἐντολή, 2 Peter 2:21; κλῆσις ἅγια, because it is the invitation of God and claims us as his, 2 Timothy 1:9; ἅγιαι γραφαί (τάβιβλία τά ἅγια, 1 Macc. 12:9), which came from God and contain his Words, Romans 1:2.

b. of persons whose services God employs; as for example, apostles, Ephesians 3:5; angels, 1 Thessalonians 3:13; Matthew 25:31 (Rec.); Revelation 14:10; Jude 1:14; prophets, Acts 3:21;Luke 1:70 (Wis. 11:1); (οἱ) ἅγιοι (τοῦ) Θεοῦ ἄνθρωποι, 2 Peter 1:21 (R G L Tr text); worthies of the O. T. accepted by God for their piety, Matthew 27:52; 1 Peter 3:5.

2. set apart for God, to be, as it were, exclusively his; followed by a genitive or a dative: τῷ κυρίῳ, Luke 2:23; τοῦ Θεοῦ(equivalent to ἐκλεκτός τοῦ Θεοῦ) of Christ, Mark 1:24; Luke 4:34, and according to the true reading in John 6:69, cf. John 10:36; he is called also ὁ ἅγιος παῖς τοῦ Θεοῦ, Acts 4:30, and simplyὁ ἅγιος, 1 John 2:20. Just as the Israelites claimed for themselves the title οἱ ἅγιοι, because God selected them from the other nations to lead a life acceptable to him and rejoice in his favor and protection (Daniel 7:18, 22; 2 Esdr. 8:28), so this appellation is very often in the N. T. transferred to Christians, as those whom God has selected ἐκ τοῦ κόσμου (John 17:14, 16), that under the influence of the Holy Spirit they may be rendered, through holiness, partakers of salvation in the kingdom of God: 1 Peter 2:9 (Exodus 19:6), cf. Exodus 19:5; Acts 9:13, 32, 41; Acts 26:10; Romans 1:7;Romans 8:27; Romans 12:13; Romans 16:15; 1 Corinthians 6:1, 2;Philippians 4:21; Colossians 1:12; Hebrews 6:10; Jude 1:3;Revelation 5:8, etc.; (cf. B. D. American edition under the word ).

3. of sacrifices and offerings; prepared for God with solemn rite, pure, clean (opposed to ἀκάθαρτος): 1 Corinthians 7:14 (cf.Ephesians 5:3); connected with ἄμωμος, Ephesians 1:4;Ephesians 5:27; Colossians 1:22; ἀπαρχή, Romans 11:16;θυσία, Romans 12:1. Hence,

4. in a moral sense, pure, sinless, upright, holy: 1 Peter 1:16(Leviticus 19:2; Leviticus 11:44); 1 Corinthians 7:34; δίκαιος καίἅγιος, of John the Baptist, Mark 6:20; ἅγιος καί δίκαιος, of Christ, Acts 3:14; distinctively of him, Revelation 3:7; Revelation 6:10; of God pre-eminently, 1 Peter 1:15; John 17:11; ἅγιαιἀναστροφαί, 2 Peter 3:11; νόμος and ἐντολή, i. e. containing nothing exceptionable, Romans 7:12; φίλημα, such a kiss as is a sign of the purest love, 1 Thessalonians 5:26; 1 Corinthians 16:20; 2 Corinthians 13:12; Romans 16:16. On the phrase τό ἅγιον πνεῦμα and τό πνεῦμα τό ἅγιον, seeπνεῦμα, 4 a. Cf. Diestel, Die Heiligkeit Gottes, in Jahrbb. f. deutsch. Theol. iv., p. 1ff; (Baudissin, Stud. z. Semitisch. Religionsgesch. Heft ii., p. 3ff; Delitzsch in Herzog edition 2, see 714ff; especially) Cremer, Wörterbuch, 4te Aufl., p. 32ff (translation of 2nd edition, p. 84ff; Oehler in Herzog 19:618ff; Zezschwitz, Profangräcität as above with, p. 15ff; Trench, § lxxxviii; Campbell, Dissertations, diss. vi., part iv.; especially Schmidt, chapter 181).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

most holy, saint.

From hagos (an awful thing) (compare hagnos, thalpo); sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated) -- (most) holy (one, thing), saint.

see GREEK hagnos

see GREEK thalpo

Forms and Transliterations

αγια ἁγία ἁγίᾳ Ἅγια ἅγιά αγιαι ἅγιαι αγιαις ἁγίαις αγιαν ἁγίαν αγιας ἁγίας αγιε ἅγιε αγιοι ἅγιοι αγιοις ἁγίοις αγιον ἅγιον αγιος ἅγιος ἅγιός αγιου ἁγίου αγιους ἁγίους αγιω ἁγίῳ αγιων ἁγίων αγιωτατη ἁγιωτάτῃ θεοῦ agia agiai agiais agian agias agie agio agiō agioi agiois agion agiōn agios agiotate agiōtatē agiou agious hagia hagía Hágia hágiá hagiai hagíāi hágiai hagiais hagíais hagian hagían hagias hagías hagie hágie hagio hagiō hagioi hagíoi hagíōi hágioi hagiois hagíois hagion hagiōn hagíon hagíōn hágion hagios hágios hágiós hagiotate hagiōtatē hagiotátei hagiōtátēi hagiou hagíou hagious hagíous theou theoû

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
13. your hearts—which are naturally the spring and seat of unholiness.
before God, even our Father—rather, "before Him who is at once God and our Father." Before not merely men, but Him who will not be deceived by the mere show of holiness, that is, may your holiness be such as will stand His searching scrutiny.
coming—Greek, "presence," or "arrival."
with all his saints—including both the holy angels and the holy elect of men (1Th 4:14; Da 7:10; Zec 14:5; Mt 25:31; 2Th 1:7). The saints are "His" (Ac 9:13). We must have "holiness" if we are to be numbered with His holy ones or "saints." On "unblameable," compare Re 14:5. This verse (compare 1Th 3:12) shows that "love" is the spring of true "holiness" (Mt 5:44-48; Ro 13:10; Col 3:14). God is He who really "stablishes"; Timothy and other ministers are but instruments (1Th 3:2) in "stablishing." 

UPDATE 18/11/2014.
Interesting comment by Jeremy.
Subject: The secret swift stealing of the ancient Jewish bride

I must admit I have not heard this before and it make sense if the facts are  true

According to  Zola Levitt with regard to the stealing of the bride he tell us the Bride was stolen in the sense that the groom would come completely unannounced in the middle of the night and seize her out if her bed .

She did not know where she was going , and with lamp in her hand could be led along  over hill and dale to her bridal chamber.

Now its getting romantic 

All the Jewish brides were stolen out of their beds in the middle of the night by young strangers they may have seen once , two years before ,and that is the way they did things back then.

Their divorce rate was nil , by the way.

The bridegroom comes therefore  " like a thief in the night "

The bridegroom in this parable acted in accordance with the Jewish tradition of totally surprising the bride and catching her asleep  , while the bridegroom tarried  , they all slumbered and slept
Matthew 25:1-5

We need the oil in our lamps ( The Holy Spirit ) so keep awake .

Blessings
Jeremy