The Bride is not the New Jerusalem. The Bride is taken out from The Body of Christ as Adam's wife, Eve was taken out from his body. Jesus is the second Adam. As the Church (churches) are being judged (now) those that are listening to what The Spirit is saying - will come out from The Apostate church and separate themselves to become The Bride. The Bride now - is not The Church but a change of identity. Those in the Church who do not come out will be cast into "The Great Tribulation" to be purified by fire and become acceptable to God. (See parable of 10 virgins) - All were virgins but 5 were ready (Bride) 5 cast out into Tribulation. We must know the time and season (see tribe of Issachar) to know what to do. Jesus is coming very soon for his bride.

The Church is not in Heaven because what is left of it after the Bride is taken out - does go through The Great Tribulation. The Bride is in Heaven ! Those - that were counted worthy to "escape" the things that are coming upon the earth. God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. The Bride will be rescued by Him. The Tribulation saints are believers who were not ready as His Bride - without spot and wrinkle, blameless. They were obedient and made themselves ready. Those who enter the Tribulation must be "made ready" for His return (second coming). These are 2 separate events. The first is a reward for His Bride and the second a transformation of living saints to meet The Lord when He comes. Not all are The Bride. Only those who hear and obey. It is critical that we know the time and therefore - prepare for The Groom and not just "prep" for hard times.

What's needed is for all true believers to fast, pray and seek God for unity in Spirit and purpose. We must have discernment and leave all churches that deny (quench)The Holy Spirit, His power and gifts. We must seek the fellowship of those who KNOW GOD and gather to pray and worship Him in Spirit and truth. We must ask God to forgive our sins for being false leaders and allowing them to lead us. Both bare the responsibility. We must forsake all that is not of God - corrupt churches, lifestyles, employment and whatever and seek Him with holy- committed hearts. Then and only then will we be pleasing to God and can expect an outpouring of His Spirit. We need to stop pointing fingers at all that is not right and start "ourselves" to listen and obey God. His will for us is to unite in spirit until we all become mature and measure up to the full stature of Jesus Christ our Lord. The walls that divide us by personal preferences must come down and we must prefer to serve Him and Him alone. We have His word and we have The Holy Spirit who fills and brings us together - we submit and He will do it.