What is the meaning of the Parable of the Ten Virgins? | GotQuestions.org

The Parables of Jesus in the Bible are powerful teaching tools. In Matthew 25 Jesus shares the Parable of the Ten Virgins. However, what is the meaning of the Parable of the Ten Virgins? If you desire to have the Parable of the Ten Virgins explained, you’re in the place! In this video, Pastor Nelson with Bible Munch answers the question, "What is the meaning of the Parable of the Ten Virgins?”

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[filiaLDS-ICT]

Prayed this morning and realized that here I am. It wrenched my soul. I hurt so much of such a painful state of affairs. I am grateful for the divine point that was made. Thank you Jesus.

[pennyrobinson]

Thank you. So many Christian use this parable to prove you can lose your salvation and that is beyond the context.

[yvelizcamacho]

Thank you so much for your hard work. Keep going. We need more people like you. Please don’t give up.

[michaelnewzealand]

He could be right but here is my interpretation of the parable. The virgins are just broken into two groups one representing believers who have the holy spirit one representing unbelievers who do not have the holy spirit that is consistent with the theme of the rest of the New Testament and the new Covenant. All people will be one day meeting the Lord Jesus and resurrected from the dead the righteous to eternal life and the unrighteous to judgment and death. The Bible says the fool says in his heart there is no God. Fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom. John 3:16 those who accept Christ will not perish but have eternal life those who reject Christ will Perish. So those who are saved are wise, are known by the Lord, and our filled with the Holy Spirit, and therefore are prepared for the return of the Lord. The foolish cannot borrow off the wise, in other words you cannot live off the faith of another person. And when the lord comes back it's too late to repent at that time which is why are the foolish virgins who went off to buy some oil were too late. In summary this parable was just consistent with what we know of the literal parts of scripture where there are always two groups: the sheep in the goats, the wheat and the tares, the wicked and the righteous and so on.

[G_Galore]

Wow you explained this so well! My Church small group is called Women with Oil and when I asked what the name means they told me to read this. I typically look verses up on YouTube as well as read my bible to make sure I get full understanding. Thank you!

[pastorernestalbuquerque]

Hi bro Nelson, you have done a great in explaining this parable without emphasizing on True Church Believers or Elect Israel in the week of Daniel. I was struggling to find an answer, now I'm satisfied. Thanks so much. God bless.

[Gorgeous]

Thank you for the explanation. I really was asking myself what the meaning of this parable is.

[paulettemendy]

Where are my fellow Christians, , letz come out to support and stand for our own, , never fight or argue about God with anyone letz know who we are and respect that.

[deniseyoung]

Time is almost up. Please give your life to Jesus Christ before it's too late. He is coming soon and tomorrow is promised to no man. Ask forgiveness for your sins and repent/turn away from sin, having a change of heart and mind. Seek the Lord with your whole heart and ask Him to fill you with the Holy Spirit and be baptized in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He loves you more than you can even imagine. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and give your heart to Him. Invite Him into your heart . Read His word daily. It is the sword of the Holy Spirit and the word cleanses and heals. And ask the Lord Jesus to lead you and guide you through the rest of your journey.
Much love and many blessings!🙏🙏🙏💕👑👑👑👑👑

[sephardimyeshua]

There are two more important versus that you didn't mention, that give a great insight into the wise and foolish virgins. Song of Songs chapters 3 and 5 tell us about these two virgins. One isn't waiting for her love when He comes to get her and the other is already out in the streets anticipating His arrival. The foolish virgin doesn't answer when He arrives at her door and when she finally does get up to answer Him, He is gone. She goes out into the city and is beaten by the guards of the town. The wise virgin is actively looking for Him and has already gotten out of bed and is asking the guards if they have seen Him. She then sees Him far off and they come together and it is amazing. The foolish virgin didn't care until it was too late.

[watchmanmichael]

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[brianredmond]

Come to the conclusion that no one knows for sure . There’s a LOT of details in this parable which no one I’ve heard so far can account for including this one and I believe are important.

[straight-narrow-path]

What does the oil represent ? It can be bought, sold and given away .

[WalkingbytheSpiritAlways]

It's the rapture since the church is not here after Revelation 3, but is in heaven in the wedding chamber with Jesus.

[edpowell]

To be noted. (ALL) ten virgins were sleeping.

[KJ-gptt]

The parable is about guests invited to the wedding, some end up invited but cannot go to the wedding because they were unprepared.

[PlaidRicky]

I really think you should've explained the "he who does the will of my Father" part. I think people might be wondering what that "will" might be. After all, it's the difference between Heaven and Hell.

[revepartosa]

The 10 virgins represents 2 classes of believers awaiting the 2nd coming of Christ. Virgins because they express a pure faith of God.5 are wise and 5 are foolish. The 5 wise virgins they had the oil for their lamps. The lamp represents The word of God(Bible) the oil represents the Holy Spirit. So the followers of Christ are to shed light into the darkness of the world. Thru the Holy Spirit, Gods word is a light as it becomes a tranforming power in the life of the receiver. The foolish virgins are not hypocrites. They have regard for the truth., they have advocated the truth, they are attracted to those who believe the truth; but they have not yielded themeselves to the Holy Spirit's working.They have not fallen upon the Rock, Christ Jesus, and permitted their old nature to be broken up. When starled from their lethargy, they discern their destitution, and entreat others to supply their lack; but in spiritual things no man can make up another's deficiency. But character is not transferable. No man can believe for another. No man can receive the Spirit for another. No man can impart to another the character w/c is the fruit of the spirit's working.

[tish.rangi_John.]

Thank you 🙏🏼 very clear I understand now God bless you. God you bless you also my dearest brothers and sisters ❤

[bairfreedom]

I am saying this with respect, no hostility, just gentle correction. You actually have the order of things wrong in you explanation. The Bridal Party gets ready at the BRIDES house, They wait for the bridegroom who will be sent from his FATHERS house. When he is on the way, the bridal party goes out to meet him as he comes to the brides house. Then when they meet him they CONTINUE to the brides house and the wedding supper is held there. THEN, the groom takes his bride to his Fathers house afterwards. We see a detailed view of this in the book of Tobit. It is a Jewish 1st century book with the most detailed explanation of this type of thing. It is not scripture, but does describe Jewish life and a wedding correctly with their traditions and history.