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Is the universal Church considered to be the “Bride of Christ”?

Bible: Yes Qur'an: Yes

Ephesians 5:23, 25, & 32 – 23. Christ is the head of the church... 25. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it... 32. This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church.

Revelation 19:7 – Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.

Revelation 21:9 – Come hither, I will show thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.

Revelation 22:17 – And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

Note: The Qur’an only mentions the Church once and does not mention the “Bride of Christ”: Al-Haj 22:40. Practical Life Issues