“The Church: The Bride of Christ” Revelation 19:7-9

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Date: April 14, 2024 Author: Wayne J. Edwards

As we look at the “churches” in the world today, not only are they weak and worldly, but they are also disobedient, and deceived, and therefore, devoid of the Spirit of God. As Jesus wrote to the church of Laodicea, “You say you are rich and wealthy and have need of nothing, when, in fact, you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind and naked.” However, when the Lord Jesus looks at His Church, His Bride, not only does He describe her as beautiful, but “altogether beautiful.” (SOS 4:7) Why? Because she has been washed in His sin-atoning blood and clothed in His righteousness. Wow! What a contrast. Discouraged saints do not need to become more discouraged by the delinquency of their local assembly, for such is according to the Scriptures in these last days. True believers need to remember, “He chose us in Him” (Eph. 1:4), and because we are in Christ and Christ is in us, that worldwide assembly of believers; our brothers and sisters in Christ, is “ altogether lovely.” And very soon, beloved, we will understand the wonderful truth of Matthew 24:34, “Come, you who are blessed by My Father. “ This Sunday, we continue our doctrinal series of sermons under the title: The Church: The Pillar and Ground of Truth . The title of this sermon is: The Church: The Bride of Christ .

As we look at the “churches” in the world today, not only are they weak and worldly, but they are also disobedient, and deceived, and therefore, devoid of the Spirit of God. As Jesus wrote to the church of Laodicea, “You say you are rich and wealthy and have need of nothing, when, in fact, you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind and naked.”

However, when the Lord Jesus looks at His Church, His Bride, not only does He describe her as beautiful, but “altogether beautiful.” (SOS 4:7) Why? Because she has been washed in His sin-atoning blood and clothed in His righteousness. Wow! What a contrast.

Discouraged saints do not need to become more discouraged by the delinquency of their local assembly, for such is according to the Scriptures in these last days. True believers need to remember, “He chose us in Him” (Eph. 1:4), and because we are in Christ and Christ is in us, that worldwide assembly of believers; our brothers and sisters in Christ, is “ altogether lovely.” And very soon, beloved, we will understand the wonderful truth of Matthew 24:34, “Come, you who are blessed by My Father. “

This Sunday, we continue our doctrinal series of sermons under the title: The Church: The Pillar and Ground of Truth . The title of this sermon is: The Church: The Bride of Christ .

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“Bride of Christ” by Danny Hahlbohm

Old Testament Reading – Genesis 2:1-25 New Testament Reading – Ephesians 5:1-33

The Church is an assembly of those who have received Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.

In the Old Testament, God used the marriage relationship to explain His personal affiliation with the nation of Israel.

In the New Testament, Jesus used the marriage relationship to explain His personal affiliation with the Church.

Therefore, using the pattern of the Jewish Wedding, the Church is now in the betrothal period.

Then Jesus will take His Bride to that Holy City, New Jerusalem, where we will rule and reign with Him for 1,000 years, and then in that New Heaven and New Earth forever, world without end.

Painting by Wanda Smith

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