The pope has erred...The church is not 'yet' the bride of Christ...The wedding in heaven has not yet taken place and the marriage supper of the Lamb has not taken place...
2Co 11:2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
Not only did Paul NOT present the church as the bride of Christ, he (Paul) presents the church as the 'engaged' (espoused) virgin...
Some folks claim the wedding has taken place alreay which one would have to destroy and pervert a lot of scripture to achieve...And they act as tho they can still become part of the bride of Christ AFTER the wedding has taken place...Funny...
Paul had to correct 'the First Pope', Peter, for having faulty theology.
Note: I do think the current Pope is great.
LOL! And what authority, knowledge, or experience do you have to make that claim? Thanks, but I'll take his word over yours.
God bless and have a happy Thanksgiving.
That is like saying an apple is not an orange. Benedict is a world class theologian. What are your credentials?
The reference in 2 Corinthians is to the particular church in Corinth, which St. Paul fears is not ready for the nuptuals. This does not negate the typology of the Chruch as the Bride of Christ, but rather reinforces it.
Thank you, Pope 'Iscool'.
Is this a binding judgement, or is there appeal from your sovereign decisions, O mighty one?