rollinTHUNDER Posted February 28, 2003 Group: Royal Member Followers: 6 Topic Count: 84 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,986 Content Per Day: 0.37 Reputation: 433 Days Won: 2 Joined: 04/23/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted February 28, 2003 "THE PARABLE OF THE WEEDS" Folks, I want to take us a little bit deeper into the picture that the Lord has painted for us in this parable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollinTHUNDER Posted March 1, 2003 Group: Royal Member Followers: 6 Topic Count: 84 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,986 Content Per Day: 0.37 Reputation: 433 Days Won: 2 Joined: 04/23/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted March 1, 2003 Well, I thought I was finished. Â But since writing is so unnatural to me, Â I always find myself having to edit my threads 5 or 6 times before I get it right. Â I've always have trouble explaining how I feel, and likewise, Â I sometimes leave things out and make errors as well. Â Bear with me as I try to complete the work, but I have edited it a couple of times and made it more clear than it was originally. Â I hope I only have a few more changes to make. Â Maybe one of these days I'll be able to post a thread and be done with it. Â Or maybe that's only just wishful thinking, but I sure hope not. Â Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollinTHUNDER Posted March 2, 2003 Group: Royal Member Followers: 6 Topic Count: 84 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,986 Content Per Day: 0.37 Reputation: 433 Days Won: 2 Joined: 04/23/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted March 2, 2003 This post was edited in to the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catsmeow Posted March 2, 2003 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 439 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 7,315 Content Per Day: 0.93 Reputation: 356 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/21/2002 Status: Offline Author Share Posted March 2, 2003 I wonder, Rollin... I wonder if there's more than one way to look at a diamond or more than one angle. I read the whole thread. But I saw the parable of the Virgin differently. I saw the imagery as symbolic. I believe that since the virgins are virgins they symbolize those who've been made pure by the Lamb. However, the lamp represents light. The lamp is supplied it's light with oil. Oil is the Holy Spirit producing the fire of faith, hope and love... We are told to be salt and light; we are to burn brightly; if people cannot see the light, then the wick is out or nearly so. It indicates a shortage of oil to sustain it. If we are living and walking with God and attempting to hear His voice and respond obediently, then I believe we are among the half of virgins who will be ready when He comes. The other half are those who are found lacking. Your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsth Posted March 2, 2003 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 297 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 5,586 Content Per Day: 0.69 Reputation: 193 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/09/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted March 2, 2003 Dear cats, Did you happen to see the thread on the Rapture/Parable of the Virgins, too? Â It was further down in the Prophecy Section. Just wondered if you saw it? In His Love, Suzanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catsmeow Posted March 2, 2003 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 439 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 7,315 Content Per Day: 0.93 Reputation: 356 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/21/2002 Status: Offline Author Share Posted March 2, 2003 No, not yet... need to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollinTHUNDER Posted March 3, 2003 Group: Royal Member Followers: 6 Topic Count: 84 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,986 Content Per Day: 0.37 Reputation: 433 Days Won: 2 Joined: 04/23/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted March 3, 2003 Okay folks, it took me long enough, but I think I have finally finished. Â Or at least I hope so. Â I never knew this little parable would end up being such a huge project. Â All work has been edited into the first post. Â It's late and I'm going to bed. Â Cheers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollinTHUNDER Posted March 18, 2003 Group: Royal Member Followers: 6 Topic Count: 84 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,986 Content Per Day: 0.37 Reputation: 433 Days Won: 2 Joined: 04/23/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted March 18, 2003 Well folks, I really learned my lesson this time. When I started this thread, I didn't think it was going to be much of a problem because it's only a little parable. So I took the lazy route. That wasn't a good idea. This has led me to the point of having good news and bad news. The bad news was that because I tried to take the short cut, this thread was left unfinished and a mess. I left out some major points and added some points that weren't even needed. All this because I was thinking that the parable was so short that I didn't even need to write a rough draft. As I said before, I have learned a lesson. But the good news is that I am finally finished fixing all the errors and mistakes and got it right this time. I also explained myself much better, as well as added some more scripture for better insight into this parable. And now this thread really is finished!! It is my hope that it will give some a better understanding. May the Good Lord richly bless you!! Cheers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsth Posted March 18, 2003 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 297 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 5,586 Content Per Day: 0.69 Reputation: 193 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/09/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted March 18, 2003 To be found righteous in God's sight, you must also be holy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadow2b Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 There are two key verses to look at in this parable, (27 and 30). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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