Ephesians 5:25-27
Summary for Eph 5:25-33: 5:25-33 a Christian husbands are to love their wives just as Christ loved the church—that is, sacrificially, for Christ gave up his life for her (5:2 b; cp. Col 3:19 c; 1 Pet 3:7 d).5:26 e washed by the cleansing of God’s word: The church has been cleansed by the message of good news. God has forgiven the sins of his people through Christ’s sacrificial death (John 15:3 f; cp. Titus 3:5 g; 1 Pet 3:21 h).
5:27 i a glorious church without a ... blemish: The church’s sins have been forgiven through Christ’s sacrifice, and her life is purified by the Holy Spirit. As a result, the church stands holy and without fault before God. Cp. 1:4 j; 2 Cor 11:2 k; Col 1:22 l; Rev 19:7-8 m; 21:2 n.
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