THE CHURCH IS THE BRIDE — AND THE STANDING IS SET
The Bible does not present the Church as working toward acceptance.
It presents the Church as already accepted in Christ.
The moment a person is saved, God makes a legal declaration. Not based on works. Not based on progress. Based on Christ.
📖 “Wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.”
— Ephesians 1:6 (KJV)
The Church is pictured as a bride because a bride does not earn her position. She is chosen, purchased, and presented.
📖 “For... moreTHE CHURCH IS THE BRIDE — AND THE STANDING IS SET
The Bible does not present the Church as working toward acceptance.
It presents the Church as already accepted in Christ.
The moment a person is saved, God makes a legal declaration. Not based on works. Not based on progress. Based on Christ.
📖 “Wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.”
— Ephesians 1:6 (KJV)
The Church is pictured as a bride because a bride does not earn her position. She is chosen, purchased, and presented.
📖 “For I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.”
— 2 Corinthians 11:2 (KJV)
JUSTIFICATION IS A VERDICT
Justification is not God hoping the believer improves. It is God declaring righteousness by faith.
📖 “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
— Romans 5:1 (KJV)
NEW CREATURE MEANS BORN AGAIN
Paul does not teach renovation of the old man.
He teaches new life.
📖 “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)
This agrees with Christ’s words:
📖 “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
— John 3:3 (KJV)
The old man is not repaired.
He is crucified.
📖 “Our old man is crucified with him.”
— Romans 6:6 (KJV)
COMPLETE AND SEATED
The believer is not lacking before God.
📖 “And ye are complete in him.”
— Colossians 2:10 (KJV)
Position comes before practice.
📖 “And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”
— Ephesians 2:6 (KJV)
Seated means the work concerning standing is finished.
📖 “For by grace are ye saved through faith… not of works.”
— Ephesians 2:8–9 (KJV)
✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠
