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For this reason shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined to his wife . . . This is a great mystery; but I am speaking in respect to Christ and the church (Ephesians 5:23 - 24, 31 - 32). Bride and Ten Virgins. What is the relationship of the bride of Christ with the parable of the ten virgins given in Matthew 25?
10. The Apostle John reveals the first two disciples called to follow Christ are Andrew and himself (John 1:35 - 39). Peter was called third (verses 40 - 42). 11. The Beatitudes are a series of behaviors or attitudes that, if manifested in this life, will bring a reward (blessing) from God the Father. They are listed in Matthew 5:3 - 12. [The ...
11. The Bride of Christ is composed of all those resurrected and given eternal life in the first resurrection of the dead. These resurrected saints will enter into a spiritual union with Jesus just prior to his Second Coming. [What Is the Second Coming?] 12. The phrase "lake of fire" is found four times in Revelation (Revelation 19:20, 20:10 ...
How fair is your love, My dearly beloved, My bride! How much better is your love than wine, and the smell of your ointments than all manner of spices! Proverbs 31:10, 30 - 31, HBFV. Who can find a virtuous woman? For her value is far above rubies . . . Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.
A notable example of setting dates for events like the rapture occurred with William Miller, a preacher in the Baptist church, who predicted Jesus would come back to earth sometime within a year of March 21, 1843. When March 21, 1844 arrived Miller adopted the new date of April 18 of the same year for Christ's return.
The New Jerusalem will be the center of both the physical and spiritual universes. God will move his and Jesus' throne to the beautiful city that he will personally decorate "as a bride adorned for her husband" (Revelation 21:2, HBFV).
In ancient Israel, the rose of Sharon grew in a plain that was also called Lasharon (Joshua 12:18). It comprised land starting on the Mediterranean Sea coast that stretched east 10 miles (16 kilometers).
My brethren, do not have the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. Now then, if a man comes into your synagogue wearing gold rings and dressed in splendid apparel, and there comes in also a poor man in lowly apparel, And you give preference to the one who is wearing the splendid apparel . . .
This unique event symbolizes the spiritual union between the bride (the spiritual church of God) and Jesus Christ. Good versus Evil After Jesus gathers his spiritual army, composed of saints (Revelation 17:14), he begins his glorious return to the earth (Revelation 19:11 - 16).
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:10 - 11, TEV . We were God's enemies, but he made us his friends through the death of his Son.