Bride of Christ & Body of Christ Explained — KJV, Rightly Dividing

In this study we trace the full biblical revelation of the Bride of Christ and the Body of Christ, following God’s own order as He unfolds it across Scripture. We begin with Israel in Isaiah 54, where God Himself is called “thy Maker,” “thy Redeemer,” and “thy Husband.” We explore His everlasting covenant with Israel, His “small moment” of forsaking them, and His promise to restore them with everlasting kindness.

From there we move to the Church in Ephesians 5, where Christ loves the Church and gave Himself for it, cleansing and sanctifying it to present it “holy and without blemish.” We examine the great mystery of Christ and His Body, how believers are joined to Christ as “one flesh,” and how this defines our calling.

We then consider the marriage of the Lamb in Revelation 19, the distinction between the marriage and the marriage supper, and the prophetic pattern in Deuteronomy 24:5 showing the Bride taken before the King goes to war at His Second Coming.

Next, we look at New Jerusalem, the city described as a bride “adorned for her husband” in Revelation 21, and how it fits with Israel and the Church in God’s eternal plan.

Finally, we walk through every major New Testament passage on the Body of Christ in Romans, 1 Corinthians, Ephesians, and Colossians. We see how believers are fellowheirs, members in particular, joined together as one living organism — united to Christ eternally, gifted for service, called to grow in love, and sealed for the day of redemption.

This lesson is meant to strengthen your walk, ground you in sound doctrine, and give you hope in Jesus Christ, who has promised to be with His people forever.

Playlist:
Theological Subjects — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-4eJ6XGvbPtj0tWXEjCSgpuKwzaffGAq

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