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Nelson Walters
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Are We Ready for Jesus?
Christians fast asleep on a Sunday morning is a scene we’ve all experienced. But did you know Jesus foresaw more than just the occasional Christian taking a nap? In Matthew 25:5 he said:
The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
In this verse from the parable of the ten virgins, Jesus is clearly saying that prior to his return all the virgins (the whole ch Read more of this blog post »
The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
In this verse from the parable of the ten virgins, Jesus is clearly saying that prior to his return all the virgins (the whole ch Read more of this blog post »
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“In the parable of the ten virgins, Jesus is clearly saying that prior to his return the whole church will be asleep (Mt. 25:5), not just the foolish virgins but the wise as well. This verse turned my thinking upside down. No matter how I looked at it, no matter what commentary I read, no one had an adequate answer for what this verse really says. Denomination Presidents, Seminary Professors, Pastors and everyone in the pews: Jesus is telling us that we’re all snoozing.”
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“Traditions can also be dangerous. Jesus warned us: “Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men” (Mark 7:8 NASB). God’s Word must be the arbiter of all our ideas, not historic teaching. Remember the Church is asleep, and sleeping saints developed many of the traditional theories we currently hold. These saints may have been mighty men of God, but in regard to Jesus’s return, many were only dreaming.”
― Are We Ready for Jesus?: How to Prepare for His Return
― Are We Ready for Jesus?: How to Prepare for His Return
“In the parable of the ten virgins, Jesus is clearly saying that prior to his return the whole church will be asleep (Mt. 25:5), not just the foolish virgins but the wise as well. This verse turned my thinking upside down. No matter how I looked at it, no matter what commentary I read, no one had an adequate answer for what this verse really says. Denomination Presidents, Seminary Professors, Pastors and everyone in the pews: Jesus is telling us that we’re all snoozing.”
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