2009-08-12T12:02:38-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/bride+of+christ/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Rev%2021:9&version=NIV 2009-08-12T12:02:38-05:00 The Christian church is sometimes referred to as the "bride of Christ"--a metaphor that illustrates that closeness of Christ's relationship with his church, and the depth of love and service that he holds for the church.