How can I know if I am part of the bride of Christ?

To be considered part of the bride of Christ, one must hear the gospel and respond to it. The sermon indicates that just as Rebekah was appointed and prepared to hear the message of the servant, so too God prepares the hearts of His chosen ones today. God's elect will recognize their need for Christ and respond affirmatively, just as Rebekah said 'I will go' when asked if she would follow the servant. This willingness to come to Christ, prompted by the Holy Spirit, affirms one's place within the bride of Christ, indicating the transformative work of God in the individual's life.