Friends of the Bride...

Originally Posted by Barb

Hmmm...well, I confess my pea-brain is on overload this afternoon...this is all most interesting.

Barb,

You have one of the finest minds on this forum. I appreciate "it" and You.

[Trouvere]

I believe the church to be the bride of Jesus Christ now.The contract being written in blood at Calvary.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Brother Strange

Barb,

You have one of the finest minds on this forum. I appreciate "it" and You.

Compared to the great minds here, I don't think so, but thank you, sir...

[Steve Epley]

Since John the Baptist was NOT a Bride member but a friend of the Bride and there was none born of woman greater than him until the kingdom which is the church that removes any doubt NO OT saint is a member of the Bride. The Gentiles are taken out for His name that is the Bride.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Barb

Not sure if this has been discussed in depth here, but thought this would be a good way to start the week.

One of my brothers is a UPCI pastor, and he and I were discussing this last night. He said he is running into several ministers in the org who believe that the FOTB will be those from other denominations who have received the Holy Ghost or are living good lives before Christ.

I told him I know of an elder right here in this city who teaches this as fact, saying, "What bride doesn't have attendants?!"

What do y'all think about the FOTB and who will they be?!

This has been a most interesting thread and I have enjoyed reading the wonderful posts today.

I'm headed for bed in a few and bumping this in hopes that the night crowd will add their comments...

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

Since John the Baptist was NOT a Bride member but a friend of the Bride and there was none born of woman greater than him until the kingdom which is the church that removes any doubt NO OT saint is a member of the Bride. The Gentiles are taken out for His name that is the Bride.

Amazing! There are things on which you and I agree. Though, I would also include those Jews who put their trust in Christ from the moment of His crucifixion until the blessed hope as being part of the Bride and not restrict it to Gentiles.