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01 The Bride of Christ: God’s Eternal Purpose

Becoming the Bride of Christ

We’re all headed toward a wedding. Bishop Paul teaches on the deep meaning of the ‘Bride of Christ’ metaphor in Scripture. What does it mean that we, the Church, are Jesus’ bride? It means that we are beloved, betrothed, and becoming. At the heart of this metaphor is a profound truth: when Jesus looks at us, he does so with delight. The first in a sermon series entitled ‘Jesus’ Bride,’ Bishop Paul sets the stage for a deeper look at what we all are called to be—one, holy, catholic, apostolic chu