“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.” (1. Jn 3:2-3). Yes, when this revelation is fulfilled! That is what we are waiting for. But only when Christ is manifested in our lives will we also appear with Him in glory (Col 3:1-4).

We have arrived in the most important phase of the entire Plan of Salvation, and by grace we may partake in what God is presently doing. It is our objective to believe, to live, and to teach in every aspect according to the Scripture. We take the warning seriously: “And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.” (Lk 21:34).

Very important to us are these personal admonitions: “Take heed to yourselves …” (Lk 17:3-4) and “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the LORD…” (Heb 12:14). Among the believers, all things must be settled through forgiveness and reconciliation (Col 3:12-17).

Only someone who has experienced a genuine conversion and renewal according to the biblical pattern: “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost …” (Tit 3:5) – only that person can say, “… nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me…” Only when we have put aside our old self, the own “I will,” then we can assume the new self – “as thou wilt” – within the depth of our souls (Eph 4:22-29). In His body of flesh, our Redeemer lived the new divine life as an example for us: “Not what I will, but what thou wilt!” – “Not my will, but thine be done!” (Mk 14:36). Indeed, He suffered and took upon Himself all guilt and transgressions in order to present us as holy, unblameable, and unreproveable in His sight (Col 1:22; Eph 5:27).

It does not suffice to speak or write about the Bride Church and Rapture if we do not also mention, with holy sincerity, the things that will exclude anyone from the kingdom of God and from the Rapture. The LORD said already to Israel: “Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation.” (Ex 19:5-6). In the New Testament, the disciple whom Jesus loved wrote: “Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, and hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father…” (Rev 1:5-6; 5:9-10).

Whoever carefully reads in the Holy Scripture, whether it is in the Old or in the New Testament, will notice that sanctification is only possible by obediently living out the Word of God in all areas. Jesus Christ, our LORD, has redeemed and delivered us from all sin, from all lawlessness, from every curse. The Redeemed do not speak of the “free grace” but are doers of the Word. As a matter of principle, they comply with everything that the LORD commanded in His Word. “As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy…” (1. Pt 1:14-16).

God requires order and holiness in His Church. Unbelief and disobedience can absolutely not stand before Him (Heb 3:18-19). It was Paul in particular who in many of his letters pointed out the things which will exclude anyone from the kingdom of God. Once he even listed 15 “works of the flesh,” namely adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, and revellings. However, prior to that he clearly stated that everyone who walks in the Spirit “… shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.” (Gal 5:16-21). It is certain that no one who is found in such works of the flesh shall be raptured. It will be worth it to look into the mirror of the Word and to read such Scriptures once again.

Every true believer who belongs to the Bride of the Lamb, whether man or woman, boy or girl, purifies himself or herself, even as He is pure. Thus, with no believing man, with no believing woman, and even with no believing child will there be any inner resistance against the Word of God, not even the slightest.

“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the LORD.

“Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.

“Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the LORD.” (Col 3:18-20).

Whoever is part of the Church of the firstborn, a person who is crucified with Christ and has received the new life by the power of His resurrection, is receptive to God’s Word and allows It to correct any shortcomings.

For the edification of the Church, God has established the ministries “… for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry …” (Eph 4:11-16). When we read 1. Cor 12:4-11, we notice that the nine gifts of the Spirit serve this purpose as well. From verse 12 to verse 26, the absolute unity of the members in the body of Christ is emphasized, and in the verses 27 to 31, the Church is once again illuminated as being the body of Christ, into which God Himself has set apostles, prophets, teachers, etc. Whoever does not respect this is spiritually blind, a blasphemer, a despiser (Num 16:30; Acts 13:41), and whoever separates himself from the Church succumbs to the wrong influence; the Spirit cannot speak to him any longer, and he walks in his own ways. After all, the LORD does not walk outside of the candlesticks (Rev 2:1). How can believers who claim that they follow the message, but who have no fellowship among each other, do not sing any hymns together, and do not celebrate the LORD’S Supper with one another, even consider that they are still part of the Bride, the overcomers, and think they will be allowed to celebrate the marriage supper together in heaven, jointly singing the song of the Lamb?

Already here it becomes manifest whether we are part of the true Church of Jesus Christ or just a religious fellowship. It must also be pointed out that a ministry set by God Himself has never caused a split, even until today, because all ministries ordained by God are given for the edification of the Church, not for its destruction. Neither has a true doctrine ever brought about a division. Only self-ordained preachers allow their wilful interpretations to produce false teachings, which inevitably lead to splits. “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.” (Rom 16:17).

No one who is part of the Bride of the Lamb will disregard the Word and the blood of the covenant but instead will strive to comply with all Scriptures and live accordingly. The Bride now hears the last message, which foreruns the second coming of Christ, and experiences her calling-out, separation, and preparation so that, at the end, she can be in full agreement with the Bridegroom – not being outside of the Word in a single aspect, not being disobedient in even one point. She accepts no compromise and no corruption! Her absolute is every Word of God in the Old and in the New Testament.

Not one of the elect will transgress the first commandment and have other gods; none will change the ONE God ELOHIM/YAHWEH into three eternal, three almighty, three omniscient gods; not one of them will create any symbol or image; none of the elect will look up to a crucifix (Deut 27:15), but instead they will worship God solely in Spirit and in truth, in the Name of Jesus Christ (Jn 4:24).

No elect one will misuse the Holy Covenant Name of the LORD God YAHWEH or YAHSHUA/Jesus. None will kill as Cain did, nor commit character assassination or slander. No one who is truly redeemed will live in transgression of the Ten Commandments or their particulars, as listed in Lev 20 and Deut 27:15-26. Among the elect there are also no same-gender couples, neither with men nor with women (Rom 1:24-32). God Himself has established everything for all areas and gives us the inner strength to live accordingly in obedience so that we can respect the entire divine order, in the spiritual and in the natural realm.

“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.” (1. Jn 3:2-3). Yes, when this revelation is fulfilled! That is what we are waiting for. But only when Christ is manifested in our lives will we also appear with Him in glory (Col 3:1-4). 

We have arrived in the most important phase of the entire Plan of Salvation, and by grace we may partake in what God is presently doing. It is our objective to believe, to live, and to teach in every aspect according to the Scripture. We take the warning seriously: “And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.” (Lk 21:34). 

Very important to us are these personal admonitions: “Take heed to yourselves …” (Lk 17:3-4) and “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the LORD…” (Heb 12:14). Among the believers, all things must be settled through forgiveness and reconciliation (Col 3:12-17). 

Only someone who has experienced a genuine conversion and renewal according to the biblical pattern: “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost …” (Tit 3:5) – only that person can say, “… nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me…” Only when we have put aside our old self, the own “I will,” then we can assume the new self – “as thou wilt” – within the depth of our souls (Eph 4:22-29). In His body of flesh, our Redeemer lived the new divine life as an example for us: “Not what I will, but what thou wilt!” – “Not my will, but thine be done!” (Mk 14:36). Indeed, He suffered and took upon Himself all guilt and transgressions in order to present us as holy, unblameable, and unreproveable in His sight (Col 1:22; Eph 5:27). 

It does not suffice to speak or write about the Bride Church and Rapture if we do not also mention, with holy sincerity, the things that will exclude anyone from the kingdom of God and from the Rapture. The LORD said already to Israel: “Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation.” (Ex 19:5-6). In the New Testament, the disciple whom Jesus loved wrote: “Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, and hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father…” (Rev 1:5-6; 5:9-10). 

Whoever carefully reads in the Holy Scripture, whether it is in the Old or in the New Testament, will notice that sanctification is only possible by obediently living out the Word of God in all areas. Jesus Christ, our LORD, has redeemed and delivered us from all sin, from all lawlessness, from every curse. The Redeemed do not speak of the “free grace” but are doers of the Word. As a matter of principle, they comply with everything that the LORD commanded in His Word. “As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy…” (1. Pt 1:14-16). 

God requires order and holiness in His Church. Unbelief and disobedience can absolutely not stand before Him (Heb 3:18-19). It was Paul in particular who in many of his letters pointed out the things which will exclude anyone from the kingdom of God. Once he even listed 15 “works of the flesh,” namely adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, and revellings. However, prior to that he clearly stated that everyone who walks in the Spirit “… shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.” (Gal 5:16-21). It is certain that no one who is found in such works of the flesh shall be raptured. It will be worth it to look into the mirror of the Word and to read such Scriptures once again. 

Every true believer who belongs to the Bride of the Lamb, whether man or woman, boy or girl, purifies himself or herself, even as He is pure. Thus, with no believing man, with no believing woman, and even with no believing child will there be any inner resistance against the Word of God, not even the slightest. 

“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the LORD.

“Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.

“Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the LORD.” (Col 3:18-20). 

Whoever is part of the Church of the firstborn, a person who is crucified with Christ and has received the new life by the power of His resurrection, is receptive to God’s Word and allows It to correct any shortcomings. 

For the edification of the Church, God has established the ministries “… for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry …” (Eph 4:11-16). When we read 1. Cor 12:4-11, we notice that the nine gifts of the Spirit serve this purpose as well. From verse 12 to verse 26, the absolute unity of the members in the body of Christ is emphasized, and in the verses 27 to 31, the Church is once again illuminated as being the body of Christ, into which God Himself has set apostles, prophets, teachers, etc. Whoever does not respect this is spiritually blind, a blasphemer, a despiser (Num 16:30; Acts 13:41), and whoever separates himself from the Church succumbs to the wrong influence; the Spirit cannot speak to him any longer, and he walks in his own ways. After all, the LORD does not walk outside of the candlesticks (Rev 2:1). How can believers who claim that they follow the message, but who have no fellowship among each other, do not sing any hymns together, and do not celebrate the LORD’S Supper with one another, even consider that they are still part of the Bride, the overcomers, and think they will be allowed to celebrate the marriage supper together in heaven, jointly singing the song of the Lamb? 

Already here it becomes manifest whether we are part of the true Church of Jesus Christ or just a religious fellowship. It must also be pointed out that a ministry set by God Himself has never caused a split, even until today, because all ministries ordained by God are given for the edification of the Church, not for its destruction. Neither has a true doctrine ever brought about a division. Only self-ordained preachers allow their wilful interpretations to produce false teachings, which inevitably lead to splits. “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.” (Rom 16:17). 

No one who is part of the Bride of the Lamb will disregard the Word and the blood of the covenant but instead will strive to comply with all Scriptures and live accordingly. The Bride now hears the last message, which foreruns the second coming of Christ, and experiences her calling-out, separation, and preparation so that, at the end, she can be in full agreement with the Bridegroom – not being outside of the Word in a single aspect, not being disobedient in even one point. She accepts no compromise and no corruption! Her absolute is every Word of God in the Old and in the New Testament. 

Not one of the elect will transgress the first commandment and have other gods; none will change the ONE God ELOHIM/YAHWEH into three eternal, three almighty, three omniscient gods; not one of them will create any symbol or image; none of the elect will look up to a crucifix (Deut 27:15), but instead they will worship God solely in Spirit and in truth, in the Name of Jesus Christ (Jn 4:24). 

No elect one will misuse the Holy Covenant Name of the LORD God YAHWEH or YAHSHUA/Jesus. None will kill as Cain did, nor commit character assassination or slander. No one who is truly redeemed will live in transgression of the Ten Commandments or their particulars, as listed in Lev 20 and Deut 27:15-26. Among the elect there are also no same-gender couples, neither with men nor with women (Rom 1:24-32). God Himself has established everything for all areas and gives us the inner strength to live accordingly in obedience so that we can respect the entire divine order, in the spiritual and in the natural realm.