Preparing the Bride — A Church Without Spot or Wrinkle

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(The Great Falling Away, Part 10 — Conclusion)

“That He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless.”
— Ephesians 5:27, NASB1995

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The End Goal Is Not Reform—It’s Readiness

Throughout this series, we’ve traced how the Church drifted:

• From Spirit-led simplicity to man-made systems
• From shared priesthood to clerical control
• From purity to power
• From Christ alone to Christ plus

But Christ isn’t coming for a well-branded ministry or a culturally relevant congregation.
He’s coming for a bride—holy, radiant, and ready.

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What Does It Mean to Be Without Spot or Wrinkle?

1. Spotless — Cleansed by Christ

• Washed in His blood (Revelation 7:14)
• Covered in righteousness—not works
• Living in repentance, not rebellion

2. Without Wrinkle — Uncreased by the World

• Not conformed to worldly patterns (Romans 12:2)
• Not tied to traditions that nullify truth
• Not blemished by compromise or double-mindedness

3. Holy — Set Apart

• Separate from the world’s values and goals
• Different in speech, purity, and love
• Walking in obedience, not excuses

4. Blameless — Above Reproach

• Living by the Spirit, not in the flesh
• Bearing good fruit, not worldly acclaim
• Living faithfully until He returns

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The Bride Prepares Herself

“It was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright and clean…”
— Revelation 19:8

This is not passive waiting. This is active preparation through:

• Daily repentance
• Immersing in Scripture
• Relinquishing idols
• Remaining in prayer and holiness
• Listening to the Spirit, not the crowd

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Look Around… Look Within

The modern Church is comfortable, visible, and polished.
But is she pure?

Christ is not returning for crowds or campaigns.
He’s returning for those who belong to Him—who hear His voice and follow.

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Application for Today

• Am I preparing for the return of the Bridegroom?
• Am I clothed in the righteousness of Christ—or the accolades of men?
• Have I come out of Babylon, or am I still entangled?
• Will I be found ready—or just religious?

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Revelation 22:17

“The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come.’”

This is not just a cry for Him to come.
It’s the call of the bride to the world.
A beckoning from a pure Church that says:
“Come out. Come home. Come to Christ.”

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Series Conclusion: The Call Remains

The Great Falling Away is real.
But so is the Great Returning—for those who will hear it.

“Come out of her, My people…”
“…so that He might present to Himself the church… holy and blameless.”