To Marilyn Agee re:  the wise and foolish virgins
 
Marilyn, I believe you are right about the virgins being pre-tribulation rapture types.  It just makes sense, because the cry is that the bridegroom cometh, and in the oriental weddings, the bridegroom would come and abduct the bride like a thief in the night,,,and the bridesmaids would then go with the bride and groom to the wedding festivities, which lasted for a week----and then at the end of the week there was a large public celebration (the wedding supper), open to a larger crowd.   Rebekah's damsels went with her when she left with Abraham's servant (the Holy Spirit)........they didn't stay for any part of the "ten days"
 that Rebekah's family wanted her to stay.   The cry is that the bridegroom cometh,,,not that he has already come and taken the bride away......the foolish virgins had very little oil, and no oil in the extra vessels.   They will be taken by surprise, and then want to rely on the wise virgins and their supply of oil....keep up your very good work,,,,your sister,,,,,Arlene