Mat 25:1-30 | Scofield | STEP | shall This part of the Olivet discourse goes beyond the "sign" questions of the disciples and presents our Lord's return in three aspects: (1) As testing profession, (2) as testing service, ; (3) as testing the Gentile nations, . virgins The kingdom of heaven here is the sphere of profession, as in Mat 13. All alike have lamps, but two facts fix the real status of the foolish virgins: They "took no oil," and the Lord said, "I know you not." Oil is the symbol of the Holy Spirit, and "If any man have not the spirit of Christ, he is none of his" Nor could the Lord say to any believer, however unspiritual, "I know you not." heaven (See Scofield " ")

Matthew 25:1-30

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This part of the Olivet discourse goes beyond the "sign" questions of the disciples Matthew 24:3 and presents our Lord's return in three aspects:

(1) As testing profession, Matthew 25:1-13
(2) as testing service, Matthew 25:14-30;
(3) as testing the Gentile nations, Matthew 25:31-46.

virgins

The kingdom of heaven here is the sphere of profession, as in Mat 13. All alike have lamps, but two facts fix the real status of the foolish virgins: They "took no oil," and the Lord said, "I know you not." Oil is the symbol of the Holy Spirit, and "If any man have not the spirit of Christ, he is none of his" Romans 8:9

Nor could the Lord say to any believer, however unspiritual, "I know you not."

heaven

(See Scofield "Matthew 3:2") Son of man

Also Matthew 24:31. (See Scofield "Matthew 8:20"). the kingdom of heaven is

Omit the italicised words, "the kingdom of heaven is". Well done

The Lord's commendation may be earned by the weakest of His servants; it is given for faithful service. Well done

The same commendation is gained by the servant with two talents as by him with five; he was equally faithful though his gift was less.