Gospel Marriage: Counsel to Husbands, Part 2

Quick review: 1) this is mainly about Christ and His Church, not the ethics of marriage; 2) the emphasis is upon Christ's love, and this, as a model for husbands; 3) this is the highest kind of love there is. I. Love Your Wives Even as Christ Loved the Church (vv. 25-27). A. The Substance of Christ's Love: He Gave Himself for Her (v. 25). B. The Intermediate Effect of Christ's Love: He Washes Her (v. 26). C. The Ultimate Effect of Christ's Love: He Finally Presents Her to Himself as Altogether Glorious (v. 27). To be continued... II. Love Your Wives as You Love Yourself (vv. 28-32). III. Concluding Exhortations to Both Spouses (v. 33).