The Parable of the Ten Virgins
How many virgins were there?
10
What is the Creed?
The Creed is the foundation of our Church.
Explain the meaning for this Parable?
The importance of being prepared for Christ's Second Coming.
Who formulated the "Nicene Creed"?
And how many bishops were involved to approve this Creed under the guidance of the Holy Spirit?
St. Athanasius (20th Pope of Alexandria)
318 bishops
hour, Man, coming
What would happen if we had no Creed?
-Weak unity: The Creed is a unifying force that connects believes across generations.
-Chaotic: It would lead to different beliefs, people defining their own truth.
-It would cut off/stop the Apostolic Church and the preserving of the "original faith".
How can we get ready to meet the bridegroom?
By having enough oil such as doing good deeds and having virtues such as praying, fasting, reading the Bible, etc.
What is the meaning of the Parable for each below:
1. The Bridegroom
2. The Virgins
3. The Wedding Ceremony
4. The Oil
5. Sleeping
6. The Cry
1. The Bridegroom: The Lord Jesus Christ in His Second Coming.
2. The Virgins: represents all Christians
3. The Wedding Ceremony: represents the Kingdom of Heaven
4. The Oil: represents virtues
5. Sleeping: represents death
6. The Cry: represents the voice of the angels announcing the Second Coming.