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TEN VIRGINS
FIVE WISE vs. FIVE FOOLISH
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The parable of the ten virgins of Matthew 25 alsoillustrates the experience of the Adventist people.
{Great Con troversy, p . 393}
I am often referred to the parable of the tenvirgins, five of whom were wise, and five foolish.
This parable HAS BEEN and WILL BE fulfilled to
the very letter, for it has a special application to
this time, and, like the third angel's message, has
been fulfilled and will continue to be present truth
till the close of time. {Review & Herald, Augus t
19, 1890, par. 3}
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(James White)
The 2300 days and cleansing the
Sanctuary of Dan. 8:13,14, the
parable of the ten virgins, and other
parallel portions of Scripture clearlyfix the shut door in 1844. This view
establishes our holy advent
experience in the past, gives
certainty to the "blessed hope" ofour soon coming Jesus, and causes
our path to shine "more and more
unto the perfect day." Amen.
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Uriah Smith
(1832 1903)
Daniel and Revelation-byUriah Smith
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TEN VIRGINS
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be
likened unto ten virgins, which took theirlamps, and went forth to meet the
bridegroom. And five of them were wise,
and five [were] foolish. They that [were]foolish took their lamps, and took no oil
with them: But the wise took oil in their
vessels with their lamps.
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TEN VIRGINS
While the bridegroom tarried, they all
slumbered and slept. And at midnightthere was a cry made, Behold, the
bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet
him. Then all those virgins arose, andtrimmed their lamps. And the foolish said
unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our
lamps are gone out.
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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 foryourselves. And while they went to buy, the
bridegroom came; and they that were ready
went in with him to the marriage: and thedoor was shut. Afterward came also the other
virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. But he
answered and said, Verily I say unto you, Iknow you not. Watch therefore, for ye know
neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son
of man cometh. Matthew 25:1-13
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Christ must be grieved to have so many Christians ignore all
the warnings He has sent and all the signs He has given.
Nineteen centuries ago the church was asleep, ignorant of
His birth, and unacquainted with the prophecies. Now, asanother important event is at the door, the church is
engrossed with the first coming and practically ignores the
second. Christ can do no more than He has done. The signs
we have been studying are so plain and evident that therecan be little excuse for any. We can only pray that the church
will yet awake to its great privilege and not fulfill the part of
the five foolish virgins in the parable. There is yet time, but
there is none to lose. May God grant the church power to
rise, shed its lethargy and drowsiness, and go forth to meet
the bridegroom. FAITH OF JESUS p. 125 by M L. ANDREASON
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This parable is spoken for the sake of the church. It is not the world
but the kingdom of heaven that is likened to ten virgins. And it is not
the church in general but the church living at the time when the
bridegroom is about to come-the church of today. Are we to conclude
that only half of the church are ready to meet the bridegroom and thathalf of them will be left outside? It is probably not safe to draw any
conclusions as to the exact number, but one cannot escape the
conclusion that Christ intends to point out that a large part of the
church is not ready to meet Him. And the further lesson should not beneglected: The five foolish virgins were not such as rejected the call to
go out to meet the bridegroom. They heeded it; they went out to meet
Him: but they did not have enough oil, and perished for lack of it. The
Spirit being the oil, the lesson is clear. We need and must have an
extra supply of the Spirit, or our lamps may go out. THE FAITH OF
JESUS p. 121 by M L. ANDREASON
We all need to study as never before the parable of the ten
virgins. -4 Bible Commentary, 1179.
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"The parable of the ten virgins of Matthew 25 also
illustrates the experience of the Adventist people."
The Great Controversy, 393.
We are now living in a most perilous time, and not one of
us should be tardy in seeking a preparation for the coming
of Christ. Let none follow the example of the foolish virgins,
and think that it will be safe to wait until the crisis comesbefore gaining a preparation of character to stand in that
time. The Youths Instructor, January 16, 1896
HISTORY:Matthew 25 opens with the words: Then shall the kingdom
of heaven be likened unto ten virgins. Here is brought to
view the church living in the last days, the same that is
pointed out in the close of chapter 24. {GC 393.2}
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The hour of his judgment is come.
This message was to be proclaimed
with a loud voice. It went forth withthe power thus indicated between the
years 1840-44, more especially in theseventh-month movement of the
latter year, bringing us to the end of
the 2300 days, when the work of
judgment commenced as Christ began
the work of cleansing the sanctuary.
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But, as has been already shown, this did not bring
the close of probation, but only the period of the
investigative judgment. In this judgment we are now
living; and during this time other messages are
proclaimed, as the prophecy further declares. At
midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the
Bridegroom cometh! go ye out to meet him. Midwaybetween the spring of 1844, where it was at first
supposed that the 2300 days would terminate, and
that point in the autumn of 1844 to which it wasafterward ascertained that they really extended, just
such a cry as this was suddenly raised. Smith, DR
(1897),
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DANIEL 8:14
2300 days - years
490 yrs. - Given to Jewish nation
483 yrs.31/2
yrs.
31/2
yrs.
Jesusbecame
Messiah
27 A.D.
Jewish nationrejected as
Gods agents
34 A.D.
Jesus
cut off
31 A.D.
7 yrs.
1810 yrs.
Decree
to rebuild
Jerusalem
457 B.C.
Investigative
judgment begins in
heaven
1844 A.D.
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Involuntarily, this very phraseology was adopted: Behold,
the Bridegroom cometh. The cause of this sudden arousing
was the discovery that the great prophetic period of 2300
days (years) of Daniel 8:14 did not end in the spring of 1844,but would extend to the autumn of that year, and
consequently that the time at which they supposed they
were warranted to look for the appearing of the Lord had
not passed by, but was indeed at the door. At the same time,the relation between the type and the antitype relating to
the cleansing of the sanctuary was partially seen. The
prophecy declared that at the end of the 2300 days the
sanctuary should be cleansed; and as in the type thesanctuary was cleansed on the tenth day of the seventh
month of the Jewish year, that point in the autumn of 1844
was accordingly fixed upon for the termination of the 2300
years.
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It fell on the 22d of October. Between the mid-
summer of 1844, when the light on these subjects
was first seen, and the day and month above named
when the 2300 years terminated, perhaps nomovement ever exhibited greater activity than this
respecting the soon coming of Christ, and in no cause
was ever more accomplished in so short a space oftime. A religious wave swept over this country, and
the nation was stirred as no people have been
stirred since the opening of the great Reformation ofthe sixteenth century. This was called the seventh
month movement, and was more particularly
confined to the United States and Canada. Smith,
DR (1897),
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DANIEL 8:14
2300 days - years
490 yrs. - Given to Jewish nation
483 yrs.31/2
yrs.
31/2
yrs.
Jesusbecame
Messiah
27 A.D.
Jewish nationrejected as
Gods agents
34 A.D.
Jesus
cut off
31 A.D.
7 yrs.
1810 yrs.
Decree
to rebuild
Jerusalem
457 B.C.
Investigative
judgment begins in
heaven
1844 A.D.
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Jesus
Second
Coming31AD 34AD
70 Weeks X 7 = 490 Years
Unto (2300) days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.
Dan. 8:14
2300 days = 2300 years
Yearly
Anti
type
of yearly
Ministration
Antitype of the Daily Ministration
Light from the sanctuary illumed the past the present, and the future GC 423.
Daily
69 Weeks X 7 =483 Years
27AD
1 Wk = 7dys =7 Yrs
3 dys=3yrs 3 dys=3yrs
1844AD
Final Close
of
Probation
7 Last
Plagues
1810 Yrs
457 BC
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In 1844 our great High Priest entered the most holy place of the
heavenly sanctuary, to begin the work of the investigative judgment.
{Mar 93.1} (Rev. 14:7) (Dan. 7:9-10)
As the books of record are opened in the judgment, the lives of all
who have believed on Jesus come in review before God. Beginning
with those who first lived upon the earth, our Advocate presents thecases of each successive generation, and closes with the living. Every
name is mentioned, every case closely investigated. Names are
accepted, names rejected. When any have sins remaining upon the
books of record, unrepented of and unforgiven, their names will beblotted out of the book of life. . . . {Mar 93.2}
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When Christ entered the most holy place of theheavenly sanctuary to perform the closing work of
the atonement, he committed to his servants the last
message of mercy to be given to the world. Such is
the warning of the third angel of Revelation 14.
Immediately following its proclamation, the Son of
man is seen by the prophet coming in glory to reap
the harvest of the earth. {4SP 273.1}
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Jesus has risen up and shut the door of the Holy Place of the heavenly
Sanctuary and has opened a door into the Most Holy Place andentered in to cleanse the Sanctuary.-Early Writings, 250:1.
Th h ll th ki d f h b lik d t t
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Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten
virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the
bridegroom. Matthew 25:1
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins :In the parable of the ten virgins, five were wise and five were foolish.
They all professed to be virgins, they all professed to be followers of
God,but it's theresult of the judgment that determines who is going to
be saved and who is not. They are called virgins because they professapure faithChristsObject Lessons, 406:3.
which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom:
All had lamps, that is, an outward semblance of religion. Sons andDaughters of God, 118:1. By the lamps is represented the word of
God. -Christs Object Lessons, 406:3.
Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm
119:105
f h h b id
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went forth to meet the bridegroom.
1. The is clearly Gods people moving into marriage withthe LAMB. Where is the Bridegroom one may ask.
Well, he is in the most holy place (DANIEL 7: 10,13).
2. When and Where does the marriage take place?While Jesus had been ministering in the sanctuary,
the judgment had been going on for the righteous
dead, and then for the righteous living. Christ hadreceived His kingdom, having made the atonement for
His people, and blotted out their sin. The subjects of
the kingdom were made up. The marriage of the
Lamb was consummated. -Early Writings, 280:1.
Th i l d th i ti ti j d t
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The marriage concludes the investigative judgment.
In the parable of Matthew 22, the same figure of the
marriage is introduced, and the investigative judgment isclearly represented as taking place before the marriage.
Previous to the wedding the king comes to see His guests, to
see if all are attired in the wedding garment, the spotless
robe of character washed and made white in the blood ofthe Lamb. Matthew 22:11, Revelation 7:14. He who is found
wanting is cast out, but all who upon examination are seen
to have the wedding garment on are accepted of God and
accounted worthy of a share in His kingdom and a seat upon
His throne. This work of examination of character, of
determining who are prepared for the kingdom of God, is
that of the investigative judgment, the closing work in thesanctuar above. Great Controvers 428:1.
The marriage represents the reception by Christ of His kingdom
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The marriage represents the reception by Christ of His kingdom. -
Great Controversy, 426:1-2.
I saw that while Jesus was in the most holy place He would be
married to the New Jerusalem; and after His work should beaccomplished in the holiest, He would descend to the earth in kingly
power, and take to Himself the precious ones who had patiently
waited His return. Early Writings, 251:1.
They (Christs followers) were not to be present in person at themarriage; for it takes place in heaven, while they are upon the earth.
The followers of Christ are to wait for their Lord, when He will return
from the Wedding but they are to understand His work, and to follow
Him by faith as He goes in before God. It is in this sense that they are
said to go in to the marriage. . And all who through the testimony of
the Scriptures accept the same truths, following Christ by faith as He
enters in before God to perform the last work of mediation, and at its
close to receive His kingdom, all these are represented as going in to
the marriage. -Great Controversy, 427:12; 428:0.
And five of them were wise and five [were] foolish
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And five of them were wise, and five [were] foolish.WISE :The latter class (wise virgins) had received the grace of God, theregenerating, enlightening power of the Holy Spirit, which renders His word a lamp
to the feet and a light to the path. -Great Controversy, 994:0.
That oil is the righteousness of Christ. It represents character, and character is nottransferable. No man can secure it for another. Each must obtain for himself a
character purified from every stain of sin.-Testimonies to Ministers, 294:0.
But some will have delayed to obtain the oil for replenishing their lamps, and too
late they will find that character, which Is represented by the oil, is not transferable.
-Review, February 11, 1896.
FOOLISH:The class represented by the foolish virgins are not hypocrites. Theyhave a regard for the truth, they have advocated the truth, they are attracted to
those who believe the truth; but they have not yielded themselves to the Holy Spirits
working. They have not fallen upon the Rock, Christ Jesus, and permitted their old
nature to be broken up. This class are represented also by the stony-ground hearers.They receive the word with readiness, but they fail of assimilating its principles. Its
influence is not abiding. . They do not know God. They have not studied His
character; they have not held communion with Him; therefore they do not know how
to trust, how to look and live. Their service to God degenerates Into a form. . This is
the class that in time of peril are found crying, Peace and safety. They lull their hearts
into security, and dream not of danger. Christs Object Lessons, 411:1-2.
They that [were] foolish took their lamps and took
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They that [were] foolish took their lamps, and took
no oil with them:The Laodicean message applies to all who profess to keep
the law of God, and yet are not doers of it. (Review &Herald, 10/17/1899). 7BC, 962.
The state of the Church represented by the foolish virgins,
is also spoken of as the Laodicean state. The True Witness
declares, [Rev. 3:15-21 quoted.] . Review&Herald,
8/19/1890
There are many among us who are deficient in spirituality
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There are many among us who are deficient in spirituality,
and who, unless they are wholly converted, will certainly be
lost. Can you afford to run the risk? Pride and weakness of
faith are depriving many of the rich blessings of God. Thereare many who, unless they humble their hearts before the
Lord, will be surprised and disappointed when the cry is
heard, Behold, the Bridegroom cometh. Matthew 25:6.
(remember, the parable of the ten virgins is a parable of theadvent experience) They have the theory of the truth, but
they have no oil in their vessels with their lamps. Our faith
at this time must not stop with an assent to, or belief in, the
theory of the third angels message. We must have the oil ofthe grace of Christ that will feed the lamp and cause the
light of life to shine forth, showing the way to those who are
in darkness. Counsels on Health, 128-129.
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God's people are now to have their eyesfixed on the heavenly sanctuary, where . .
. our great High Priest . . . is interceding
for His people. {FLB 209.5}
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In theJudgment
Prepares for translation
Blotting out of sinsSealed with latter rain
Experience of 144,000
(Living Saints at Jesus
Second Coming)
In the Daily
SPECIAL ATONEMENTCONTINUAL ATONEMENT
Pardon and regeneration
Sealed with former rain
Prepare for death & judgment
Entering by Faith
Entering by Faith
Experience ofthe saints to be
Translated
Experience ofthe saints to be
Resurrected
Third Angels
Message
Holy Place Most Holy Place
The third angel closes his message thus, Here is the patience
of the saints: here are they that deep the commandments of
God, and the faith of Jesus.As he repeated these words, he
pointed to the heavenly sanctuary. The minds of all who
embrace this message are directed to the most holy place..
Early Writings page 254
But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps
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But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps
But if we do notpractice the truth, we have not received
the holy oil. -4 Bible Commentary, 1179. The oil is a
symbol of the Holy Spirit. Christs Object Lessons, 407:0. All
need to have the oil of grace in their vessels with their
lamps.-Counsels on Health, 422:1.
Oil-Holy Spirit- Zechariah 4:2-6; Revelation 4:5
That oil is the righteousness of Christ. It represents character, and
character is not transferable. No man can secure it for another. Each
must obtain for himself a character purified from every stain of sin.-
Testimonies to Ministers, 294:0.
But some will have delayed to obtain the oil for replenishing their
lamps, and too late they will find that character, which Is represented
by the oil, is not transferable. -Review, February 11, 1896.
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The Cross
The Cross
&
Its Reality
Continual Atonement
Pardon Regeneration
Sealed with Early Rain Acts 2: 38
Prepares for death and judgmentExperience of all resurrected Saints
Blessing Received
Sealed with latter rain(Acts 3:19)
(Glory of Holiestfills soul temple)
Prepares for translation
Experience of 144,000
Special
Atonement
Atonement Applied
HolyMost
Holy
The Reality
Blessing Received
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While the bridegroom tarried they all slumbered and slept
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While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
Just now we are in the waiting time - but too many are sleeping.
The reason why the Bridegroom delays is because He is longsuffering
to usward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come
to repentance. 0 the precious long-suffering of our merciful Saviour!
SD, 118:2. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and
slept. By the tarrying of the bridegroom is represented the passing of
the time when the Lord was expected, the disappointment, and the
seeming delay. In this time of uncertainty, the interest of the,superficial and half-hearted soon began to waver, and their efforts to
relax; but those whose faith was based on a personal knowledge of
the Bible, had a rock beneath their feet, which the waves of
disappointment could not wash away. They all slumbered and slept;one class in unconcern and abandonment of their faith, the other class
patiently waiting till clearer light should be given. Yet In the night of
trial the latter seemed to lose, to some extent, their zeal and devotion.
The half-hearted and superficial could no longer lean upon the faith of
their brethren. Each must stand or fall for himself. GC894:1, 895:0.
All who wait for the heavenly Bridegroom are represented
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All who wait for the heavenly Bridegroom are represented
In the parable as slumbering because their Lord delayed His
coming; but the wise roused themselves at the message of
His approach, and responded to the message, and theirspiritual discernment was not all gone, and they sprang Into
line. -5 Bible Commentary, 1099.
We are in the waiting time; let your loins be girded about,and your lights shining, that may wait for the Lord when he
returns from the wedding, that when he comes and knocks
you may open unto him immediately. -4 Testimonies, 128:8-
124:0.
And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold,
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And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold,
the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him
The coming of the bridegroom was at midnight--the darkest hour. So the coming of
Christ will take place in the darkest period of this earth's history. The days of Noah
and Lot pictured the condition of the world just before the coming of the Son ofman. The Scriptures pointing forward to this time declare that Satan will work with
all power and "with all deceivableness of unrighteousness." 2 Thessalonians 2:9, 10.
His working is plainly revealed by the rapidly increasing darkness, the multitudinous
errors, heresies, and delusions of these last days. Not only is Satan leading the world
captive, but his deceptions are leavening the professed churches of our Lord Jesus
Christ. The great apostasy will develop into darkness deep as midnight, impenetrable
as sackcloth of hair. To God's people it will be a night of trial, a night of weeping, a
night of persecution for the truth's sake. But out of that night of darkness God's light
will shine. He causes "the light to shine out of darkness." 2 Corinthians 4:6. When
"the earth was without form, and void, and darkness was upon the face of the
deep," "the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let therebe light; and there was light." Genesis 1:2, 3. So in the night of spiritual darkness,
God's word goes forth, "Let there be light." To His people He says, "Arise, shine; for
thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee." Isaiah 60:1 "Behold,"
says the Scripture, "the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the
people; but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and His glory shall be seen upon thee."Isaiah 60:2. COL 415.2
Those who are living upon the earth when the intercession of Christ
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Those who are living upon the earth when the intercession of Christ
shall cease in the sanctuary above are to stand in the sight of a holy
God without a mediator. Their robes must be spotless, their characters
must be purified from sin by the blood of sprinkling. Through the grace
of God and their own diligent efforts, they must be conquerors in thebattle with evil. While the investigative judgment is going forward in
heaven, while the sins of penitent believers are being removed from
the sanctuary, there is to be a special work of purification, of putting
away sin, among God's people on earth. {RH, January 17, 1907 par. 4}
To what searching of heart and putting away of sin this
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To what searching of heart and putting away of sin this
present hour calls us! With what earnestness must the
King's highway be cleared! With what diligence should we
be engaged in the study of the Word which is soon to judgeus! What deep. repentance, confession, -and humbling of
heart should characterize us in this present hour! Have we
on the wedding garment? Have we oil in our vessels with
our lamps? The awakening message has called us to go forthand meet the Bridegroom . Like the ten virgins, the waiting
people of God have responded to the call to the most holy
place .We have seen how that the Sabbath test brings the
sifting to the church . Inspiration is clear that the latter rain willonly fall after the church has been thoroughly sifted. There will be no
latter rain outpouring of the Spirit on a mixed multitude . Foolish
virgins will not participate in the loud cry (see Testimonies, Vol. 5, pp.
81, 82 ; Ibid ., Vol. 1, pp. 180-183 ; Hosea 5 :14, 15 ; 6 :1-3) .
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NATIONALSUNDAY LAW
CLOSE OF
PROBATION1844 AD
CHURCH MILLITANT CHURCH TRIUPHANT
THE WHEAT AND
TARES MUST
GROW TOGETHER!
JESUS SEPERATES
THE WHEAT FROM
THE TARES!
PREPARATION TIME HARVEST TIME
Testimonies to Ministers pg.45- 46,Last
Days Events Chapter 12Matt. 13: 24-30
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
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Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
John was shown these things in holy vision. He saw the company represented by the
five wise virgins, with their lamps trimmed and burning, and he exclaimed in
rapture, "Here is the patience of the saints; here are they that keep the
commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. And I heard a voice from heaven
saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth:
Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow
them." {16MR 269.2}
Many who heard the first and second angels' messages thought they would live tosee Christ coming in the clouds of heaven. Had all who claimed to believe the truth
acted their part as wise virgins, the message would ere this have been proclaimed to
every nation, kindred, tongue, and people. But five were wise and five were foolish.
The truth should have been proclaimed by the ten virgins, but only five had made
the provision essential to join that company who walked in the light that had cometo them. The third angel's message was needed. This proclamation was to be made.
Many who went forth to meet the Bridegroom under the messages of the first and
second angels, refused the third angel's message, the last testing message to be
given to the world. {16MR 269.3}
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When the ten virgins went forth to meet the bridegroom, their lamps
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were trimmed and burning. Apparently there was no difference
between the five who were wise and the five who were foolish. To
outward appearance all were prepared, robed in white, and carrying
their lighted lamps. But only five of these virgins were wise. Theseanticipated delay, and filled their flagons with oil, ready for any
emergency. Five of the number had not this foresight; they made no
provision for disappointment or delay. All the virgins are watching for
the bridegroom. Hour after hour passes, and they are still anxiouslylooking for his appearing. But at last the weary, watching ones fall
asleep. And at midnight, the very darkest hour, when their lamps are
most needed, the cry is heard, "Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye
out to meet him."
At the call, the sleeping eyes are opened, and every one is aroused.They see the procession they are to join moving on, bright with
torches and glad with music. They hear the voice of the bridegroom
and the voice of the bride. The five wise virgins trim their lamps, and
go forth to meet the bridegroom. {RH, October 31, 1899 par. 5}
And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us
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And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us
of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.The foolish virgins made no provision for their lamps; and when
aroused from their slumbers, they found that their lights were goingout. They now see the consequences of their carelessness, and plead
with their companions for a supply of oil: "Give us of your oil," they
say; "for our lamps are going out." But the waiting five, with their
freshly trimmed lamps, have emptied their vessels. They have no oil
to spare, and they answer: "Not so; lest there be not enough for us
and you. But go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves."
But while they went to buy, the procession moved on, and left them
behind. The bridal train entered the house, and the door was shut.
When the foolish virgins reached the banqueting hall, they receivedan unexpected denial. They were left outside in the blackness of the
night. This parable is not a representation of open sinners, but of
those who profess Christ. The bride is the church who is waiting for
the second appearing of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. {RH,
October 31, 1899 par. 6}
The season of distress and anguish before us will require a faith that can endure
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weariness, delay, and hunger--a faith that will not faint though severely tried. Many
of all nations and of all classes, high and low, rich and poor, black and white, will be
cast into the most unjust and cruel bondage. The beloved of God pass weary days,
bound in chains, shut in by prison bars, sentenced to be slain, some apparently left
to die of starvation in dark and loathsome dungeons. . . . No human hand is ready tolend them help. {CC 369.5}
The time is not far distant when the test will come to every soul. The mark of the
beast will be urged upon us. Those who have step by step yielded to worldly
demands and conformed to worldly customs will not find it a hard matter to yield to
the powers that be, rather than subject themselves to derision, insult, threatenedimprisonment, and death. The contest is between the commandments of God and
the commandments of men. In this time the gold will be separated from the dross in
the church.--5T 81 (1882). {LDE 173.6}
In the absence of the persecution there have drifted into our ranks
men who appear sound and their Christianity unquestionable, butwho, if persecution should arise, would go out from us.--Ev 360 (1890).
{LDE 174.1}
When the law of God is made void the church will be sifted by fiery
trials, and a larger proportion than we now anticipate will give heed to
seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.--2SM 368 (1891). {LDE 174.2}
Testing times come to all. How do we conduct ourselves under the
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test and proving of God? Do our lamps go out? or do we still keep
them burning? Are we prepared for every emergency by our
connection with Him who is full of grace and truth? The five wise
virgins could not impart their character to the five foolish virgins.Character must be formed by us as individuals. Review and Herald,
October 17, 1895.
Note: the Crisis is the Sunday Lawthis is the place the church is
purified, this is where our probation comes to an end and its at thiscrisis that our character is revealed to the world either for or against
God. This is the crisis that is coming at blinding speed, and what she is
saying is that we have to have our character prepared before this
crisis. It will be too late to seek for the righteousness of Christ whenthe guests are called in and examined. Now is the time to put on the
righteousness of Christ,the wedding garment that will fit you to
enter into the marriage supper of the Lamb.
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While Jesus pleads as our High Priest, there is hope for every
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repentant sinner; but when He at last comes forth from the
sanctuary, mercysdoor will be forever closed. There will be
no intercessor then (Isaiah 59:16). In the type, when thehigh priest came out of the sanctuary, he had made an end
of reconciling. When our High Priest comes forth from the
sanctuary, He will proclaim, He that is unjust, let him be
unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: andhe that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is
holy, let him be holy still(Revelation22:11). Every case is
decided for eternity. Probation is forever ended. All who
wait until that time, hoping to be saved, will find no one toplead their case before the Father; they will be eternally
lost. {The Cross & Shadow p. 89}
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A sifting among SDA during NSL
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A sifting among SDA during NSLThe Lord has shown me clearly that the Image of the beast will be
formed before probation closes; for it is to be the great test for the
people of God, by which their eternal destiny will be decided.-2 SM,81:0. As the storm approaches, a large class who have professed faith
in the third angel's message, but have not been sanctified through
obedience to the truth, abandon their position and join the ranks of
the opposition. By uniting with the world and partaking of its spirit,
they have come to view matters in nearly the same light; and when
the test is brought, they are prepared to choose the easy, popular side.
Men of talent and pleasing address, who once rejoiced in the truth,
employ their powers to deceive and mislead souls. They become the
most bitter enemies of their former brethren. When Sabbathkeepersare brought before the courts to answer for their faith, these
apostates are the most efficient agents of Satan to misrepresent and
accuse them, and by false reports and insinuations to stir up the rulers
against them. {GC 608.2}
Servants of God, endowed with power from on high
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with their faces lighted up, and shining with holy
consecration, went forth to proclaim the message
from heaven. Souls that were scattered all throughthe religious bodies answered to the call, and the
precious were hurried out of the doomed churches,
as Lot was hurried out of Sodom before herdestruction. God's people were strengthened by the
excellent glory which rested upon them in rich
abundance and prepared them to endure the hour of
temptation. I heard everywhere a multitude of
voices saying, "Here is the patience of the saints:
here are they that keep the commandments of God,
and the faith of Jesus." {EW 278.2}
A Shaking in the World
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A Shaking in the World
Servants of God, with their faces lighted up and shining with holy consecration, will
hasten from place to place to proclaim the message from Heaven. By thousands of
voices, all over the earth, the warning will be given. Miracles will be wrought, thesick will be healed, and signs and wonders will follow the believers. Satan also works
with lying wonders, even bringing down fire from heaven in the sight of men.
[Revelation 13:13.] Thus the inhabitants of the earth will be brought to take their
stand.
The message will be carried not so much by argument as by the deep conviction of
the Spirit of God. The arguments have been presented. The seed has been sown, and
now it will spring up and bear fruit. The publications distributed by missionary
workers have exerted their influence, yet many whose minds were impressed have
been prevented from fully comprehending the truth or from yielding obedience.
Now the rays of light penetrate everywhere, the truth is seen in its clearness, andthe honest children of God sever the bands which have held them. Family
connections, church relations, are powerless to stay them now. Truth is more
precious than all besides. Notwithstanding the agencies combined against the truth,
a large number take their stand upon the Lord's side. {GC88 612.1}
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CHURCH
MILLITANT
CHURCH
TRIUMPHANTLittle Time of Trouble
Country Living
Growing own Food
DeathDecree Armageddon
The Day Hr.
CHURCH
VICTORIOUSTrouble Coming
Upon the Earth
Trouble Continuing
I also saw that manydo not realize what they must be in
order to live in the sight of the Lord without a high priest in
the sanctuary through the time of trouble. Those whoreceive the seal of the living God and are protected in the
time of trouble must reflect the image of Jesus
fully. {Early Writings page 71.1}
"Said the angel, "Deny self; ye must step fast." Some of us have had
time to get the truth and to advance step by step, and every step we
have taken has given us strength to take the next. But now time is
almost finished, and what we have been years learning, they will haveto learn in a few months. They will also have much to unlearn and
much to learn again. Those who would not receive the mark of the
beast and his image when the decree goes forth, must have decision
nowto say, Nay, we will not regard the institution of the beast.{Early
Writings page 67.2}
"Time is almost finished. Do you reflect the lovely image of Jesus as
you should?" Then I was pointed to the earth and saw that there
would have to be a getting ready among those who have of lateembraced the third angel's message. Said the angel, "Get ready, get
ready, get ready. Ye will have to die a greater death to the world than
ye have ever yet died." I saw that there was a great work to do for
them and but little time in which to do it. EARLY WRITINGS PAG 64
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Then I saw Jesus lay off His priestly attire and clothe Himself with Hismost kingly robes Upon His head were many crowns a crown within a
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most kingly robes. Upon His head were many crowns, a crown within a
crown. Surrounded by the angelic host, He left heaven. The plagues
were falling upon the inhabitants of the earth. Some were denouncing
God and cursing Him. Others rushed to the people of God and beggedto be taught how they might escape His judgments. But the saints had
nothing for them. The last tear for sinners had been shed, the last
agonizing prayer offered, the last burden borne, the last warning
given. The sweet voice of mercy was no more to invite them. When
the saints, and all heaven, were interested for their salvation, they hadno interest for themselves.Life and death had been set before them.
Many desired life, but made no effort to obtain it. They did not choose
life, and now there was no atoning blood to cleanse the guilty, no
compassionate Saviour to plead for them, and cry, "Spare, spare thesinner a little longer." All heaven had united with Jesus, as they heard
the fearful words, "It is done. It is finished." The plan of salvation had
been accomplished, but few had chosen to accept it. And as mercy's
sweet voice died away, fear and horror seized the wicked. With
terrible distinctness they heard the words, "Too late! too late!"
Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour
h i h S f h W i d i i i ll
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wherein the Son of man cometh: Warning, admonition, promise, all
are for us, upon whom the ends of the world are come. "Therefore let
us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober" (1
Thessalonians 5:6). . . . Watch against the stealthy approach of theenemy, watch against old habits and natural inclinations, lest they
assert themselves; force them back, and watch. Watch the thoughts,
watch the plans, lest they become self-centered. Watch over the souls
whom Christ has purchased with His own blood. Watch for
opportunities to do them good. If you draw close to Jesus and seek to
adorn your profession by a well-ordered life and godly conversation,
your feet will be kept from straying into forbidden paths. If you will
only watch, continually watch unto prayer, if you will do everything as
if you were in the immediate presence of God, you will be saved fromyielding to temptation, and may hope to be kept pure, spotless, and
undefiled till the last. If you hold the beginning of your confidence firm
unto the end, your ways will be established in God; and what grace
has begun, glory will crown in the kingdom of our God. {AG 332.6}
Crisis & Victory
Final
Close of
Jesus
Second
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Crisis & Victory
1798
Rise of Advent Movement
(The True Prophet)
Rise of Two Horn Beast
(The False Prophet)
LAODICEAN CONDITION
1ST 3RD Angels Messages
1960s1863 1888
Angel of Rev 18
National Sunday Law
Probation
International
Death
Decree
Second
Coming
Shaking develops
Protestant U.S.A gives hand of
fellowship to Spiritualism &
Romanism. False fire of revivals
followed by calamities riots in cities
and nation.
IMPENDING
CONFLICT
FINAL
CONFLICT
Period of
Judgment of living
Latter Rain
Sealing of Living
Receiving
Mark of the Beast,
Persecution
Little Time of
Trouble
1844
Millennium
Impending Conflict
In the ChurchJoel 2:15-17Zep. 2:1-3
1T 179-1835T 209-210Eze. 8&9
In Babylon
GC 588-592, 464EW 261
Rev. 13: 12-14
The Test
Final Conflict
Judgment of theLiving
5T 472-475, 210-211, 81
1T 179-183;GC 603-612;
EW 85-6, 277-279;9T 16;
Acts 3:19;
Rev. 18:1-5;
Joel 2:15-32;
Eze. 9;Rev. 7
TM 234-5
Time of Trouble
2ND
Babylon Falls. Spiritual declension continue . Complete Fall
rise climax
1990s 2008