The Rapture And The 10 Virgins

After reading the “Left Behind” series I became convinced that there was a second chance to choose Christ after the Rapture and during the Tribulation period. But after reading the parable of the Ten Virgins, it sounds like the door will be shut to everyone after the bridegroom comes and takes those who are ready into the wedding banquet.

Q. After reading the “Left Behind” series I became convinced that there was a second chance for all people to choose Christ and have salvation through Him after the Rapture of the church and during the Tribulation period. But after reading the parable of the Ten Virgins, it sounds like the door will be shut to everyone after the bridegroom comes and takes those who are ready into the wedding banquet.

Am I confusing two different subjects, or are there conflicting interpretations of the ability of Gentiles to be saved post-rapture during the Tribulation period?

A. Yes, you’re confusing two different subjects. People left behind after the Rapture will have one more opportunity to be saved, by accepting the Lord’s pardon during the Tribulation period. They won’t be part of the Church but can still attain eternal life.

The parable of the 10 virgins isn’t about the time of the Rapture. It describes people who survive the Great Tribulation and are there at the 2nd Coming. The five with oil represent tribulation believers who are ushered live into the Kingdom. They help re-populate the Earth. The five without oil are non-believers who are cast into the outer darkness. My study on the 7 Things You Have To Know To Understand End Times Prophecy will give you more detail on this.