The Command For Husbands

Ephesians 5:28-30 This week Pastor Ron continues in his series, “Spirit-Filled Husbands And Wives,” as we study the command given for husbands. Husbands are to love their wives as their own bodies. What does this mean? We also see the analogy of Christ and the church in this marriage relationship.

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C. The Analogy for Husbands to Apply (V28-30)

1. The analogy of Christ and the church V29b-30

just as Christ also does the church, because we are members of His body.

2. The command for husbands V28a

So husbands ought also to love their own wives as their own bodies.

3. The explanation for husbands V28b-29a

He who loves his own wife loves himself; for no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it,