The Bible Answers Short Questions From Our Readers - Plain Truth Staff - January 1968

Plain Truth Staff

Question: "Explain, if you will, the parable of the ten virgins - five of whom were wise - and five foolish." Answer: The WORK OF GOD, proclaiming to the whole world the good news of the KINGDOM OF GOD, was started by one man - Jesus Christ. Jesus chose and called His disciples. The word "disciple" means a student or learner. For 3 1/2 years, He taught them God's Message - the Gospel - the GOOD NEWS of the WORLD TOMORROW. After His death for the sins of the world, His resurrection to make possible eternal life for us, and His ascension, to the throne of the universe - where He has since remained as our High Priest - Christ sent the Holy Spirit to fill and empower His Apostles and His CHURCH.... - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library