The Book of Revelation depicts the new Jerusalem as a bride adorned for her husband. This symbolizes the ultimate union between Christ and his people, expected at his return. The church, purified, awaits this eternal bond. What does it truly mean for the church to be the bride of Christ? #BrideOfChrist #Revelation #BiblicalSymbolism #EternalUnion #Church #Faith #Christianity | Kent E. Hovind

The three stages of the ancient Hebrew wedding hold theological significance for Christians today. They give us a picture of what the bride of Christ, the Church, should do while waiting for Christ to return. Three stages: 1.) Betrothal Stage – A signed document, called the Ketubah, legally bound and betrothed the couple in marriage. The couple was now legally married, they just weren’t allowed to consummate the marriage yet. 2.) Consummation Stage – The bridegroom would return to his father’s h