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What does the Bible say about marriage and the church?

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The Bible portrays marriage as a divine institution that reflects the relationship between Christ and the church.

In Ephesians 5:20-25, the Apostle Paul discusses the marriage relationship, emphasizing the parallel between the husband's role and Christ's sacrificial love for the church. The love Christ has for His church serves as a model for husbands, who are instructed to love their wives selflessly and sacrificially. This teaching illustrates how the design of marriage symbolizes the covenant love and union between Christ and believers, highlighting the profound truth that the church is seen as the bride of Christ, chosen and cherished.
Scripture References: Ephesians 5:20-25, Romans 8:28-30, Ephesians 5:30-32, Genesis 2:24

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One Flesh
Paul Pendleton · Oct 31, 2021
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