The story of the ten virgins in matthew 25 is a proof that the race to heaven is a marathon where the athletes dont know the total distance which they are to cover. Matthew chapter 25 explained discover the 66 books of. A compelling interpretation of the parable of the ten virgins in matthew 25, in which jesus compares christians with five wise virgins and five foolish. The fact that just five of these virgins were said to be foolish, shows that no definite proportion was designed to be expressed between the wise and foolish. The ten virgins may be bridesmaids who have been assisting the bride. The parable of the ten virgins in the 25th chapter of matthew contains lessons for all of gods elect children regardless of when they are called to salvation. In the same way, we are to carry the light of the gospel with us see matthew 5. If oil represents the holy spirit, how can someone go out and buy more.
Making it to heaven will depend on your current effort and not the effort you made in the past, you will therefore need constant renewal of strength and anointing on this marathon. Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their. The parable of the 10 virgins has been a mystery for some but it is clear to. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. The parable of the ten virgins, also known as the parable of the wise and foolish virgins or the parable of the ten bridesmaids, is one of the well known parables of jesus. Those without a torch would be assumed to be party crashers or even brigands. And arrived away banquet bridegroom but buy came door feast going him in make oil on purchase ready shut the their they those to virgins was way wedding went were while who with. The parable of the 10 virgins explains the place of israels true converts of the great tribulation period in relation to the church. The parable, as told by jesus, revolves around ten virgins. The ten virgins introduced in the parable, represent the whole number who become interested in the doctrine of the second coming of christ. The parable of the ten virgins is found in chapter 25 of the book of matthew.
The parable of the ten virgins matthew chapter 25 verses 1. The other three gospels, surprisingly, do not record it. Systematic guide to understanding biblical truth wheaton. Matthew 25 niv the parable of the ten virgins at bible gateway. The parable of the wise and foolish virgins activechristianity. New testament 2019 the ten virgins the ten virgins. The ten virgins, of scripture stories coloring book.
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