132. Is the universal Church considered to be the “Bride of Christ”?
the Bible Yes
Yes the Quran
the Bible's Perspective
Romans 7:4Therefore, my brothers, you also were made dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you would be joined to another, to him who was raised from the dead, that we might produce fruit to God.
Ephesians 5:23-25For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the saviour of the body. But as the assembly is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their own husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly and gave himself up for her,
Ephesians 5:32This mystery is great, but I speak concerning Christ and the assembly.
Revelation 19:7Let’s rejoice and be exceedingly glad, and let’s give the glory to him. For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his wife has made herself ready.”
Revelation 21:9One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls which were loaded with the seven last plagues came, and he spoke with me, saying, “Come here. I will show you the bride, the Lamb’s wife.”
Revelation 22:17The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” He who hears, let him say, “Come!” He who is thirsty, let him come. He who desires, let him take the water of life freely.
the Quran's Perspective
The Qur’an only mentions the Church once and does not mention the “Bride of Christ”: Quran 22:40.
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