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* Short phrases from Paul often summarize extensive theological truths, such as "we shall be like him," highlighting profound implications about interpreting scripture. All things about Christ apply to his bride since the church is 'in him'. | * Short phrases from Paul often summarize extensive theological truths, such as "we shall be like him," highlighting profound implications about interpreting scripture. All things about Christ apply to his bride since the church is 'in him'. | ||
* Statements like "the woman being deceived" | * Statements like "the woman being deceived" defined women as a metaphor for the bride who was deceived by the flesh.. | ||
* Paul’s concise expressions frequently provide hermeneutical keys; such as 'I speak of Christ and the church', guiding readers to deeper, symbolic meanings within Scripture. | * Paul’s concise expressions frequently provide hermeneutical keys; such as 'I speak of Christ and the church', guiding readers to deeper, symbolic meanings within Scripture. | ||