“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23, ESV)

02/08/2015 – Morning Service: The Gospel Mystery of Marriage, Part III – The Christian husband’s duty to his wife

Bible Readings:

Mark 10:35 – 45, Ephesians 5:21 – 33

Sermon Outline:

Ephesians 5:25–27 (NKJV)

25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, 26 that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, 27 that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.

I  A self giving love.

  • How does Christ love the Church?
  • Why does Christ love the Church?

II  A purposeful love.

  • Justification
  • Sanctification
  • Glorification