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Historic Creeds That Summarize These Themes

1. The Nicene Creed (AD 325, revised 381) – Affirms Christ’s role as the bridegroom of the Church, His sanctifying work, and the unity of believers in the Spirit.
2. The Apostles’ Creed – While not explicit on the marriage theme, it upholds the work of Christ in redeeming and sanctifying His people.
3. The Chalcedonian Definition (AD 451) – Emphasizes Christ’s divine and human natures, essential to understanding how He brings His bride into union with Him.
4. The Westminster Confession (1647, Reformed) – Contains elements about the Church as the bride of Christ and His sanctifying work.

While none of these creeds focus explicitly on the completed marriage of Christ and the Church in the Spirit, they affirm foundational doctrines that support this theme.

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Proposed Creed on the Completed Marriage of Christ and His Bride

1. We believe that Christ, the eternal Word, took on flesh to unite Himself with His bride, the Church, bringing her to fullness in the Spirit. John 1:14; Ephesians 5:31-32
2. We believe that through His death and resurrection, He purified His bride, making her holy and blameless before Him. Colossians 1:22; 2 Corinthians 11:2
3. We believe that the marriage of the Lamb has been accomplished, and His bride is clothed in fine linen, the righteousness given by God. Revelation 19:7-9; Romans 3:22
4. We believe that in Christ, the Church is made one with Him, joined in perfect unity as the New Jerusalem, the dwelling place of God. John 17:23; Revelation 21:2-3
5. We believe that this completed marriage is revealed through the Spirit, who testifies of Christ’s finished work and seals His bride for eternal communion. Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Corinthians 1:21-22
6. We believe that this union is eternal, and as Christ's bride, we live in His peace, knowing that nothing can separate us from His love. Romans 8:38-39; Isaiah 54:5

Amen.