2009-08-25T08:48:06-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/virgins/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2025:1-13&version=NIV 2009-08-25T08:48:06-05:00 The kingdom of God is compared to a wedding--and when a group of wedding attendants fail to pay attention, they miss the party. Christians are to be prepared at all times for the return of Christ. http://faithfacts.org/world-religions-and-theology/contrasting-christianity-and-islam 2008-04-26T18:54:27-05:00 Explore what the SOURCE documents say concerning these two major world religions, Christianity and Islam. That is, we will explore and compare the Bible and the Quran, plus the written traditions of Islam. http://70030.netministry.com/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=34866&columnid=3803 2007-11-05T22:10:51-05:00 The Parable of the Virgins. With His impending crucifixion just three days away, Jesus used this, the third parable, to illustrate and help us understand the events of His coming judgment and the importance of our being ready. This parable is not about sharing or demonstrating benevolence.