Pastor John,
If Jesus’ return will not come “as a thief in the night” to God’s saints (just to the world), that means 1) Jesus’ return will not come ”as a thief in the night” to the wise virgins only because t he foolish virgins are like the world and WILL be caught off-guard, correct?
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Yes, Amanda, that is correct.
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and 2) Th e delay in the Lord’s coming will be a test for wise virgins , as these will be the faithful that are persecuted here on earth during that time, correct?
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Yes
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And will the foolish virgins be persecuted as well?
Amanda
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Some will, at first, but they will not be able to hold on to the faith, according to Jesus (Mt. 24:10).
Pastor John