Publisher's Synopsis
The Parable of the Ten Virgins Opened and Applied is a religious book written by Thomas Shepard. The book is a detailed interpretation of the parable of the ten virgins, as mentioned in the Bible. The author provides a thorough explanation of the parable, breaking down each aspect of the story and its significance.The parable is about ten virgins who are waiting for the arrival of the bridegroom. Five of them are wise and prepared, while the other five are foolish and unprepared. When the bridegroom arrives, the wise virgins are able to enter the wedding feast, while the foolish ones are left outside.Shepard uses this parable to explain the importance of being prepared for the second coming of Christ. He argues that just as the wise virgins were prepared for the bridegroom's arrival, Christians must be prepared for Christ's return. The author also emphasizes the need for a genuine and sincere faith, as opposed to a superficial or hypocritical one.Overall, The Parable of the Ten Virgins Opened and Applied is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers valuable lessons for Christians. It is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the parable of the ten virgins and its relevance to modern-day Christianity.1660. This work is the substance of many sermons on Matth. 25.1-13, wherein the difference between the sincere Christian and the most refined hypocrite, the nature and characters of saving and of common grace, the dangers and disease incident to most flourishing churches or Christians, and other spiritual truths of the greatest importance, are clearly discovered and practically improved. Written in Old English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
