Bible Study with the Cincotti's - The Spirit and the Bride Say, Come - 08/21/2022

 

Today's Bible Study, Authored by Arthur Cincotti. 08/21/2022

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The Spirit and the Bride Say, Come

 

“But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are     perishing.” II Cor. 4:3

 

●            Last week we examined the use of a veil in Scripture, to separate parties that should be walking in intimacy. We saw how the first use of the word, in Gen. 24:65, occurred at the occasion of the first nuptial recorded, between Isaac and Rebekah.

●            We also considered Moses use of a veil (Ex. 34:29-35) where he used it to cover his face, which shone from being in the presence of God, when he met with the children of Israel; but (v.34) “whenever Moses went in before the LORD to speak with Him, he would take the veil off until he came out”

●            In today’s opening verse, Paul the usage of veil, now as a metaphor describing how the gospel appears to unbelievers, a point we touched on briefly.

 

Perhaps the problem with our presentation of the gospel is that we are emphasizing the minor points and neglecting the major.

        

         We emphasize:

Come to Jesus and all you sins will be forgiven.  Acts 5:31

         This is a good thing, but is it the best?

We can have fellowship with God. I Jn. 5:20, “And we know that      the Son of God has come, and He has given us understanding so that we can know the true God. And now we live in       fellowship with the true God because we live in fellowship    with His Son.” NLT….Is that it?

We have blessings because of this fellowship.

         We are “more than conquerors” Rom. 8:37

         “mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.” II Co. 10:4

         We are “made whole” Jn. 5:9… I like all this!!!

 

We are called to a union with Christ far beyond our imagination, even though we see glimpses of it in the Scripture; we are His bride.

 

When Suzanna and I attended a Family Life marriage conference back in Nov. of 2019, the opening speaker said that the purpose of marriage is to gain “oneness”. We are always, either moving toward oneness or moving toward separation.

 

There are only two institutions established by God in Scripture.

         1) marriage                 2) the church

The Biblical narrative begins with a marriage Gen. 2:23 and ends     with a marriage Rev. 21:2

 

In Jn. 2:1-11 is the account of Jesus first miracle at wedding feast.

In Eph. 5:32, Paul says, “This is a great mystery, but I speak       concerning Chris t and the church.”

In Jn. 17:21, Jesus Priestly prayer, “that they all may be one, as You Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be         one in Us…”

And Mat. 22:1-14, The Parable of the Wedding Feast

 

This all may seem a little creepy to our feeble understanding; being the bride of Christ.

We can understand blessing, and prosperity, and healing and power.

But the wedding motif is all over the pages of Scripture.

 

Some say that God left one bride at the altar; Israel, and now the church stands with veiled face at the last hour… Not to sure about that???   Replacement theology.   Not edifying.

 

The simple truth is that the invitation has gone out for all to come; and it’s a beautiful calling that gives Christ glory and gives us the satisfaction of the desire of our hearts. “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him” I Cor. 2:9

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