![]() ![]() Until then, we remain faithful to Him and say with all the redeemed of the Lord, “Come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20). The city is called the bride because it encompasses all who are the bride, just as all the students of a school are sometimes called “the school.”īelievers in Jesus Christ are the bride of Christ, and we wait with great anticipation for the day when we will be united with our Bridegroom. Bible Class Material for your adult Bible classes - church of Christ - From Genesis through Revelation and everything in-between. Some have misinterpreted verse 9 to mean the holy city is the bride of Christ, but that cannot be because Christ died for His people, not for a city. He was a minister of the gospel in the church of Christ for over 60 years serving mainly in the Northeast in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. ![]() In his vision of the end of the age, the apostle John sees the city coming down from heaven adorned “as a bride,” meaning that the city will be gloriously radiant and the inhabitants of the city, the redeemed of the Lord, will be holy and pure, wearing white garments of holiness and righteousness. It is interesting that Jude does not make sure that the recipients know he is the brother of Jesus to give himself credibility. As the brother of James, Jude is also one of the four brothers of Jesus that we read about in Matthew 13:55 (Judas). The New Jerusalem is not the church, but it takes on some of the church’s characteristics. Structure: The author of this letter is Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James. ![]() In his hand is the key to the abyss (bottomless pit) and a great chain. To the degree that you have been led to think otherwise is indicative of how far removed the church today is from the teaching of Revelation. And the Book of Revelation will complete the revelation of Christ. The Rapture is the hope of the New Testament, just as the revelation of Christ was the hope of the Old Testament. John sees an angel coming down from heaven. The Book of Revelation closes with the Bright and Morning Star, which is a figure of Christ at His coming to take the church out of the world. In the eternal state, believers will have access to the heavenly city known as New Jerusalem, also called “the holy city” in Revelation 21:2 and 10. Rome and her empire, along with all the rulers and provinces associated with the empire, have been brought under judgment. ![]()
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