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What does the Bible say about God's purpose for the church?

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The Bible reveals that God's purpose for the church is to bring a bride for His Son, Jesus Christ, as seen in Genesis 24.

In Genesis 24, the narrative illustrates God's sovereign purpose to seek and obtain a bride for His Son, Isaac. Abraham represents God the Father, who orchestrates the search for a bride, thereby revealing His desire to have a people dedicated to Christ. This underscores the doctrine of election, where God's will and purpose are realized through the selection of individuals for salvation, not based on their merit but through His eternal purpose set before the foundation of the world.
Scripture References: Genesis 24, Ephesians 1:4-5, Isaiah 40:1-2

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A Bride for the Son
Don Bell · Jan 19, 2020
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