How does Christ view His church in relation to marriage?
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Christ views His church as His bride, without spot or blemish, due to His perfect righteousness.
In Ephesians 5:27, Paul states that Christ will present the church to Himself as 'a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing, but that it should be holy and without blemish.' This reflects the intimate and pure relationship Christ has with the church, portraying His profound commitment to His people. The righteousness of Christ is imputed to believers, meaning that they are seen as perfectly justified and holy in God’s sight. Thus, the marriage between Christ and the church serves as the ultimate model for marriage, highlighting the grace and love that should permeate the relationships between spouses in their own covenant unions.
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