Thanks for stepping up with this contrarian position, Chessie1948. You have definitely drawn the contrast between the differing perceptions of the role of the church in the present age. I would expect your position to kindle some lively discussion.
Can you flesh out your view in a bit more detail. For example, how do you arrive at the conclusion that the church is Bride only? It doesn't seem to allow for the concept of the "Church Militant." Hasn't that also been the historic view of the church?
