I believe that typology supports doctrine, and I understand what you are saying about doctrine coming first and typology last (or second). The fact is that many of the types in the Bible existed well BEFORE the doctrines they support were even established, so sometimes it is difficult to get the two in the right order.
I'm not wanting to get into the "Body or Bride" debate again here, but in your post above you said "a lot of Bible Believing Baptists err in that they try to fit the figure into plain doctrine". If that statement is referring to the doctrine of the body of Christ being espoused to marry Jesus Christ, I just want to remind you that no Bible Believing Baptist in this forum, except you and Chette, has admitted any 'error' on their part, therefore your statement is your opinion only. If the statement was a general one relating to other doctrines, then I can agree with you.
God be with you brother.
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