Listen "The Church as Body, Bride, Temple, and Family"
Episode Synopsis
Description: In today’s episode, Brad and Trevor discuss how the Bible uses the rich metaphors of bride, body, temple, and family to describe the Church. The metaphors help us understand what it means to be the people of God. Relevant Bible Verses:1 Corinthians 3:16-171 Corinthians 12Colossians 1:15-18 Ephesians 5:25-311 Peter 2:4-5Revelation 19:7, 21:2, 21:9, 22:17For Further Reading/Listening/Watching: What Does It Mean for Us To Be the Temple of God? - an article by Bible ProjectThe Bride of Christ - a 10-part teaching series by R.C. SproulGod’s Global Family - a podcast episode from Bible Project The Temple and the Church's Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God - G.K. Beale
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