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How do we know the mystery of Christ's union with the church is true?

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The truth of Christ's union with the church is affirmed throughout Scripture, particularly in Ephesians, where Paul likens it to the covenant marriage relationship.

The mystery of Christ's union with the church is affirmed in Ephesians 5, where Paul explicitly describes this relationship as 'great' (Ephesians 5:32). He sets up a parallel to the mystery of marriage, drawing on Genesis 2:24, where it is stated that a husband and wife become one flesh. This divine analogy signifies that just as the marriage relationship is ordained by God, the union of Christ and the church is likewise established by divine will. The truth of this mystery is further underscored throughout the New Testament, including passages in which believers are described as members of Christ's body, emphasizing the intimate connection and dependency believers have on Christ for spiritual life and nourishment.
Scripture References: Ephesians 5:22-32, Genesis 2:24, 1 Corinthians 12:27

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