GoD's WorK - God's Puzzle Solved

352 God’s Work“chosen” status, and became last in line for salvation instead ofbeing first. God then sends the invitations to The Gentiles. Noticethat many are called but few are chosen (Matthew 22:14).Who is The Bride (virgins) to be called? The called ones are “theecclesia” or “the church” (Ephesians 5:23, 32). The church isHis “body.” But out of those called, half are wise virgins andthe other half are unwise (Matthew 25:1-13). Read the entire accountfor a clearer understanding. When Jesus returns at His SecondComing (Greek “parasousia”), He rejects the unwise virgins.Why is this? It is because they did not keep growing spirituallyin God’s Holy Spirit. They ran out of oil for their lamps, whilewatching for their husband to appear. Jesus will not marry anyvirgin who doesn’t love (agàpè) Him as much as He loves her andfor whom He gave His life (for His Bride - The Church).A Spiritually Growing ChristianA virgin, to be accepted by Jesus, must love Him. Notice that youcan be a virgin, clean, undefiled and still not be selected by Christ.Going to church often, praying, fasting and giving money doesn’tqualify a person to be a virgin. You can even give your body to beburned but if you do not have love (agàpè), you will not be chosen(I Corinthians 13:3). The wise virgin must be perfect like God,your Father (Matthew 5:48). This is a tall order to fill. Now lookat the characteristics you must possess:1 You must believe/love His Son, Jesus.2 You must love God with all your heart, mind andbeing, to the extent of giving up your own life.3 You must love your neighbor as yourself and then,go further, loving your enemies.