Last modified: October 18, 2021
Brady• October 18, 2021•
Ephesians 5 provides a perfect metaphor for marriage when Paul compares it to Christ and the church. Sacrifice is a key element of that, but what does it mean when Paul tells husbands to love their wives “as Christ loved the church”?
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CloseWhile all of Jesus' statements on the Cross were noteworthy, one is most representative of His heart for humanity: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." It shows the depth of God's love in addition to His compassion for those we would consider His enemies. But have you ever stopped to think who the "they" is in that passage? While most people would say it was either the Jews or the Romans (and they would be right), it could also be applied to ourselves. When we sin, we don't always understand the real impact of what we're doing. We need to. It's what put Jesus on the cross to begin with.
Last modified: October 18, 2021