Church is essential because it is the Bride of Christ

Eph 5:22- 24, 31-32

I. Church is essential because of the bond of the Bride

A. This is a unique and special relationship between Christ and the church.

II. Church is essential because of the preparation of the Bride

A. Church is the way we experience the Bride of Christ now.

B. Christ is preparing His Bride in the Church now.

C. Rev 22:16-17; Eph 5:26 -27 ; Rev 19:6-9;

III. Because of the love of Christ for His Bride.

A. Eph 5:25 -29

B. Acts 20:28

C. Rev 3:7-9