In our Scripture, both Old Testament and New Testament, the relationship between God and men—between the Lord and Israel, between Christ and His Church—is most often presented in nuptial language, as the relationship of bridegroom to bride. The Scripture uses other images, to be sure—God is our shepherd, our king, our healer. But the nuptial imagery is not on a par with the rest. It is the primary imagery, and it is not purely figurative. Our intimacy with God is truly nuptial.
Our Scripture, indeed, includes many different metaphors to express God's love for us: He is our shepherd, our king, our Father, vine-keeper, etc. But the marital metaphor is the most frequent one, the central and basic scriptural metaphor. (Gallagher, Maloney, Rousseau, and Wilczak 25, 117)
2006-07-15 02:31:15 · 9 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well,if your asking me - do I know? Your answer sounds good to me.
What is OUR scripture? The Roman Catholic one or the Bible? I have very limited knowlege of Roman Catholics so I'm really trying to find out? Do Roman Catholics have one of their own?
2006-07-15 03:14:48 · answer #1 · answered by helpme1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is my understanding that only the catholic nuns are actually called to be the Brides of Christ.
2006-07-15 09:37:19 · answer #2 · answered by cmpbush 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought nuns were brides of christ...if so I never felt a calling to be one
2006-07-15 09:36:26 · answer #3 · answered by GD-Fan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like in the song "I Will Sing " by Steve Kuban (an atheist converted to Christian)
" i long to be the bride that you're returning for.
dressed in garment's white and wrinkle free."
love that song.
2006-07-15 09:53:46 · answer #4 · answered by Alfred Newman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not called to be the bride of Christ
2006-07-15 09:35:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does he need that many brides?
And I thought some of you frowned on Polygamy?
2006-07-15 10:41:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we are all called! We are also all to strive to be saints.
2006-07-15 09:37:15 · answer #7 · answered by Mamma mia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have seen that.
2006-07-15 09:35:39 · answer #8 · answered by Sweetgal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah!
2006-07-15 09:37:26 · answer #9 · answered by Sara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋