The Certainty of Christ's Coming
T. Manton. Matthew 25:1-13 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.… I. Reason saith He may come. Argue from — 1. the nature of God. 2. The providence of God. 3. The feelings of conscience. 4. Show the conveniency of such a day. II. If doubtful to reason, 'tis sure to faith. Faith argueth — 1. From Christ's merit and purchase. 2. From Christ's affection to us. 3. From the affections of His saints to Him, which Christ will satisfy. 4. From the constitution of His Church. 5. From His promise. (T. Manton.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. WEB: "Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.