Harry Ironside addresses the debate surrounding the identity of the Church as both the Body of Christ and the Bride of the Lamb, countering the claims of ultra-dispensationalists who argue against this duality. He emphasizes that various figures used in Scripture, such as the Church as a building and a body, do not create confusion but rather illustrate different aspects of the relationship between Christ and His followers. Ironside clarifies that while Israel is depicted as the wife of Jehovah, the Church holds a unique position as the Bride of the Lamb, highlighting the distinct and precious relationship believers have with Christ. He warns against the dangers of misinterpretation that could lead to a loss of understanding of the Church's role and relationship with Christ, urging believers to embrace the beauty of this bridal imagery. Ultimately, he calls for recognition of the Church's current relevance and the importance of the messages found in the letters to the churches in Revelation.

A.B. Simpson explores the profound love between Christ, the Heavenly Bridegroom, and His Church, the Bride, as depicted in Psalm 45. He emphasizes that human love serves as a mere reflection of divine love, leading to the ultimate union of the Church with Christ. Simpson highlights the qualities of the Bridegroom, including His righteousness, faithfulness, and beauty, and calls for the Bride to respond with attentive listening, separation from worldly ties, and total consecration to Him. The sermon culminates in the promise of spiritual offspring born from this sacred union, urging believers to embrace their identity as the Bride of Christ and to live in the fullness of His love and grace.

A.B. Simpson explores the profound love between Christ, the Royal Bridegroom, and His Church, the Bride, as depicted in Psalm 45. He emphasizes that human love serves as a mere reflection of divine love, culminating in the ultimate union at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. Simpson highlights the attributes of the Bridegroom, including His righteousness, faithfulness, beauty, and joy, while also calling the Bride to respond with attentiveness, separation from worldly ties, and total consecration. The sermon culminates in the promise of spiritual offspring born from this sacred union, urging believers to embrace their identity as the Bride of Christ and to live in the fullness of His love and grace.

Horatius Bonar expounds on Revelation 21:9, illustrating the Church's dual identity as both the bride and the wife of Christ. He emphasizes the Church's humble beginnings as an unlovable outcast, chosen by the Father and redeemed by the Son, who undertakes to free her from sin and death. Bonar highlights the preparation and adornment of the Church by the Holy Spirit, culminating in the glorious future marriage to the Lamb. He invites all to accept the proposal of this divine Bridegroom, urging them to embrace the honor of becoming part of the Lamb's wife. The sermon concludes with a call to recognize the boundless love of God that transforms the redeemed into heirs of His glory.