Rev.C.J McKnight
Seattle, February 15, 2005.
1. THE MOST AMAZING EVENT OF THE AGES. Christianity rejoices in the redemption which was purchased for us by the Lord Jesus. As always, it is the reason for the acquisition. The consummation of an act that is the crowing glory of the whole affair. In the case of Christ, it is His marriage and His Bride which is the glorious divine purpose of the whole of salvation. Spelled out for us and positively identified is the fact that in the giving of Himself as a sacrifice he was to obtain a church, a bride, a very special part of His eternal plan. Acts 20:28 There are certain criteria which are to be found in the gathering together of His bride. Paul notes that they are those who have been called to this high and holy position in Christ. Also that they are a sanctified group of saints. 1 Cor. 1:2 It must be remembered that the Lord has established several requisites in order for one to even find a place in Heaven and eternity with Him. One of those important imperatives is that of holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord. That makes holiness to be of the utmost importance. Heb. 12:14