Bride
In the Bible, the term "bride" carries profound theological and symbolic significance, primarily representing the relationship between God and His people. In the Old Testament, the nation of Israel is often depicted as the bride of Yahweh. This relationship is characterized by covenant fidelity, love, and sometimes infidelity, as illustrated in texts like Hosea, where Israel's unfaithfulness is metaphorically described as adultery (Hosea 1-3). The imagery highlights God's steadfast love and the expectation of loyalty from His people.In the New Testament, the concept of the bride is elevated through the imagery of the Church as the bride of Christ. This is most explicitly articulated in Ephesians 5:25-27, where Paul compares the relationship of Christ to the Church to that of a husband and wife, emphasizing love, sacrifice, and sanctification. Additionally, Revelation 19:7-9 presents a future vision of the Church as a bride adorned for her husband, celebrating the ultimate union of Christ and His people at the eschatological wedding feast. Thus, the biblical understanding of "bride" encompasses themes of covenantal relationship, love, fidelity, and eschatological hope.
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The Bride's Beauty Part 1
By Chuck Smith89425:04In this video, Pastor Chuck Smith continues his study through the Song of Solomon, focusing on chapter 4, verse 1. He encourages viewers to secure a copy of the message and explore additional biblical resources on thewordfortoday.org. Pastor Chuck also highlights the availability of the Word For Today podcast and email subscription. He emphasizes the importance of studying and learning God's Word, and the joy and rewards that come from following Jesus Christ faithfully.
A Bride Adorned for the Bridegroom
By Art Katz12K1:14:15LUK 18:35In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of Christians becoming desensitized to the world and accepting its norms. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining sensitivity to the things that grieve God and expressing anguish over them. The speaker also mentions a specific example of a controversial advertisement involving Star Wars figures in a public school, highlighting the need to speak out against such worldly influences. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the impending judgment of God and the urgency for believers to have a deep passion for sharing in the sufferings of Jesus.
The Bride's Beauty Part 2
By Chuck Smith85625:04In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith continues his study through the Song of Solomon, focusing on chapter 4, verse 8. He invites the bride to come with him from Lebanon, expressing his deep love for her. The sermon emphasizes the beauty and power of love, comparing it to the counterculture of the 1960s and the popular song "All You Need is Love." Pastor Chuck Smith shares the message of Jesus' love and how it can change lives, offering his book "Love, The More Excellent Way" as a resource for further understanding.
Bride of Christ
By Jacob Prasch4.5K1:10:40MAT 25:1In the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of a faithful remnant in both Israel and the church. They believe that God wants to give the nation one more chance to repent before Jesus comes. The speaker encourages the church to seek the Lord and be a platform for launching a new thing of God's spirit. They also address the issue of manipulative fundraising and false doctrine, stating that the solution is not to eliminate leaders or doctrine, but to have good leaders and true doctrine. The sermon concludes with a reading from Matthew 25, highlighting the need to be prepared and ready for the coming of the bridegroom.
The Bride Prepared
By Leonard Ravenhill2.6K1:08:111KI 17:1HEB 11:33In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Elijah and how God commanded him to hide himself. The preacher emphasizes the importance of knowing when to show oneself and when to hide, using Elijah's example. He also highlights the power of God by recounting the story of Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal and how God sent fire to consume the sacrifice. The preacher then shifts to discussing the state of the church, describing it as poor, wretched, naked, and blind. He identifies evangelism and easy-believe-ism as hindrances to revival and emphasizes the need for repentance and commitment to God.