Thematic Bible
Ephesians 5:1 (show verse)
Therefore imitate God, as his dear children,
Ephesians 5:2 (show verse)
And live a life of love, following the example of the Christ, who loved you and gave himself for you as 'an offering and a sacrifice to God, that should be fragrant and acceptable.'
The atonement » Exhibits the » Love of Christ
The atonement » Acceptable to God
Believers » Walk » Love
the Burnt offering » Illustrative of » The offering of Christ
Christ » Reproves » Sacrifice of
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Sacrificial
Christ » Spirit of » Loving
Christian conduct » Loving one another
The death of Christ » Acceptable, as a sacrifice to God
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Love
Incense » Figurative » Of an acceptable sacrifice
Light » Who is a light
Love » Walking in love
Love of Christ » To be imitated
Love to man » After the example of Christ
Offerings » Animal sacrifices » A type of Christ
Offerings » Illustrative of » Christ's offering of himself
Sacrifices » Were typical of Christ's sacrifice
Jesus Christ, Savior » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Spirit of Christ » Loving
Vicarious suffering » Of Christ » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Walk » Characteristics of » Love
Walking » With God » In love, following Christ
The atonement » Acceptable to God
Believers » Walk » Love
the Burnt offering » Illustrative of » The offering of Christ
Christ » Reproves » Sacrifice of
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Sacrificial
Christ » Spirit of » Loving
Christian conduct » Loving one another
The death of Christ » Acceptable, as a sacrifice to God
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Love
Incense » Figurative » Of an acceptable sacrifice
Light » Who is a light
Love » Walking in love
Love of Christ » To be imitated
Love to man » After the example of Christ
Offerings » Animal sacrifices » A type of Christ
Offerings » Illustrative of » Christ's offering of himself
Sacrifices » Were typical of Christ's sacrifice
Jesus Christ, Savior » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Spirit of Christ » Loving
Vicarious suffering » Of Christ » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Walk » Characteristics of » Love
Walking » With God » In love, following Christ
Ephesians 5:3 (show verse)
As for unchastity and every kind of impurity, or greed, do not let them even be mentioned among you, as befits Christ's People,
Ephesians 5:4 (show verse)
Nor shameful conduct, nor foolish talk or jesting, for they are wholly out of place among you; but rather thanksgiving.
Ephesians 5:5 (show verse)
For of this you may be sure--that no one who is unchaste or impure or greedy of gain (for to be greedy of gain is idolatry) has any place awaiting him in the kingdom of the Christ and God.
Covetousness » The reward for covetousness
Covetousness » Excludes from heaven
Covetousness » What covetousness is
Covetousness » Is idolatry
Covetousness » Covetous people
Heaven » The wicked excluded from
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The wicked excluded from
Heaven » Is called » The kingdom of Christ and of God
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The kingdom of Christ and of God
Holiness » None shall see God without
Idolatry » Consists in » Covetousness
Idolatry » Who is an idolater
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Light » Who is a light
Partaking » Who not to partake with
Sexual activities » The reward for sexual sins
Uncleanness » The reward for being unclean
Uncleanness » Unclean people
Whoredom » Whoremongers
Covetousness » Excludes from heaven
Covetousness » What covetousness is
Covetousness » Is idolatry
Covetousness » Covetous people
Heaven » The wicked excluded from
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The wicked excluded from
Heaven » Is called » The kingdom of Christ and of God
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The kingdom of Christ and of God
Holiness » None shall see God without
Idolatry » Consists in » Covetousness
Idolatry » Who is an idolater
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Light » Who is a light
Partaking » Who not to partake with
Sexual activities » The reward for sexual sins
Uncleanness » The reward for being unclean
Uncleanness » Unclean people
Whoredom » Whoremongers
Ephesians 5:6 (show verse)
Do not let any one deceive you with specious arguments. Those are the sins that bring down the Wrath of God upon the disobedient.
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exhortations to hate and avoid
Be not deceived » Miscellaneous topics containing warnings
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of the world
Covetousness » The reward for covetousness
Deceit » Saints » Should beware of those who teach
Deception » Not letting anyone deceive you
God » Works of » Wrath of
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Light » Who is a light
Partaking » Who not to partake with
Sexual activities » The reward for sexual sins
Uncleanness » The reward for being unclean
Warnings » Be not deceived
Whoredom » Whoremongers
Words » Vain, not to be regarded
Wrath » God's
Be not deceived » Miscellaneous topics containing warnings
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of the world
Covetousness » The reward for covetousness
Deceit » Saints » Should beware of those who teach
Deception » Not letting anyone deceive you
God » Works of » Wrath of
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Light » Who is a light
Partaking » Who not to partake with
Sexual activities » The reward for sexual sins
Uncleanness » The reward for being unclean
Warnings » Be not deceived
Whoredom » Whoremongers
Words » Vain, not to be regarded
Wrath » God's
Ephesians 5:7 (show verse)
Therefore have nothing to do with such people.
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exhortations to hate and avoid
Associations » Good » General references to good company
Companionship » General references to good company
Evil » Kiss » Partakers of
Good » General references to good company
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Light » Who is a light
Partakers » Of evil
Partaking » Who not to partake with
Sanctification » Holiness
Sexual activities » The reward for sexual sins
Uncleanness » The reward for being unclean
Whoredom » Whoremongers
Associations » Good » General references to good company
Companionship » General references to good company
Evil » Kiss » Partakers of
Good » General references to good company
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Light » Who is a light
Partakers » Of evil
Partaking » Who not to partake with
Sanctification » Holiness
Sexual activities » The reward for sexual sins
Uncleanness » The reward for being unclean
Whoredom » Whoremongers
Ephesians 5:8 (show verse)
For, although you were once in Darkness, now, by your union with the Lord, you are in the Light. Live as 'Children of Light'- -
spiritual Blindness » Saints are delivered from
Church » Light » Reflected from believers
Christian conduct » Walking » As children of light
Darkness » Spiritual
Holiness » Commanded
Light » Who is a light
Light » Illustrative of » Saints
Light, spiritual » Reflected from believers
Light, spiritual » Sons of » Sons of light
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » Walking
Sanctification » Holiness
Sons » Of light
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
Spiritual » Crowns » Darkness
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Walking
Titles and names of saints » Children of light
Church » Light » Reflected from believers
Christian conduct » Walking » As children of light
Darkness » Spiritual
Holiness » Commanded
Light » Who is a light
Light » Illustrative of » Saints
Light, spiritual » Reflected from believers
Light, spiritual » Sons of » Sons of light
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » Walking
Sanctification » Holiness
Sons » Of light
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
Spiritual » Crowns » Darkness
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Walking
Titles and names of saints » Children of light
Ephesians 5:9 (show verse)
For the outcome of life in the Light may be seen in every form of goodness, righteousness, and sincerity--
Bearing fruit » fruit of the Spirit
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Without defect
Holy spirit » fruit of the Spirit
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Without defect
Righteousness » Fruits of » Without defect
Righteousness » fruit of the Spirit
Sanctification » Holiness
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Without defect
Truth » fruit of the Spirit
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Without defect
Holy spirit » fruit of the Spirit
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Without defect
Righteousness » Fruits of » Without defect
Righteousness » fruit of the Spirit
Sanctification » Holiness
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Without defect
Truth » fruit of the Spirit
Ephesians 5:10 (show verse)
Always trying to find out what is pleasing to the Lord.
Ephesians 5:11 (show verse)
Take no part in deeds of Darkness, from which no good can come; on the contrary, expose them.
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Forbidden
Communion of saints » Opposed to communion with the wicked
Darkness » Works of
Darkness » Illustrative of » A course of sin
Evil » Results of » Separation from evil associations, the duty of
Fellowship » What not to have fellowship with
Fellowship, with God » With the world forbidden » Separation from evil associations, the duty of (select reading, nu 33 51-56)
Missionaries » In reproving others
Reproof » Duty of administering
Reproof » Saints should » Give
Reproof » What to reprove
Separation » From evil associations » The duty of (select reading, nu 33 51-56)
Sin » Described as » Works of darkness
The world » Prosperity of separation from the spirit of, to be sought » Separation from evil associations, the duty of
Communion of saints » Opposed to communion with the wicked
Darkness » Works of
Darkness » Illustrative of » A course of sin
Evil » Results of » Separation from evil associations, the duty of
Fellowship » What not to have fellowship with
Fellowship, with God » With the world forbidden » Separation from evil associations, the duty of (select reading, nu 33 51-56)
Missionaries » In reproving others
Reproof » Duty of administering
Reproof » Saints should » Give
Reproof » What to reprove
Separation » From evil associations » The duty of (select reading, nu 33 51-56)
Sin » Described as » Works of darkness
The world » Prosperity of separation from the spirit of, to be sought » Separation from evil associations, the duty of
Ephesians 5:12 (show verse)
It is degrading even to speak of the things continually done by them in secret.
Ephesians 5:13 (show verse)
All such actions, when exposed, have their true character made manifest by the Light.
Ephesians 5:14 (show verse)
For everything that has its true character made manifest is clear as light. And that is why it is said--'Sleeper, awake! Arise from the dead, and the Christ shall give thee light!'
death » Spiritual
Spiritual death » A call to arise from
Light » Who the lord gives light to
Manifestation » What manifests things
Reproof » All things that are reproved
Resurrection » God resurrecting the dead
Sleep » Spiritual » Warnings against
Spiritual » Sleep » Warnings against
Wakefulness » Common causes of » Exhortations to moral and spiritual
Spiritual death » A call to arise from
Light » Who the lord gives light to
Manifestation » What manifests things
Reproof » All things that are reproved
Resurrection » God resurrecting the dead
Sleep » Spiritual » Warnings against
Spiritual » Sleep » Warnings against
Wakefulness » Common causes of » Exhortations to moral and spiritual
Ephesians 5:15 (show verse)
Take great care, then, how you live--not unwisely but wisely,
Believers » Walk » Caution
Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
Heedfulness » Necessary » In conduct
Prudence » Saints should especially exercise, in their intercourse with unbelievers
Redeeming the time » How secured » By serious living
Time » Redeeming the » By serious living
Walk » Characteristics of » Caution
Wisdom » Being wise
Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
Heedfulness » Necessary » In conduct
Prudence » Saints should especially exercise, in their intercourse with unbelievers
Redeeming the time » How secured » By serious living
Time » Redeeming the » By serious living
Walk » Characteristics of » Caution
Wisdom » Being wise
Ephesians 5:16 (show verse)
Making the most of every opportunity; for these are evil days.
Ephesians 5:17 (show verse)
Therefore do not grow thoughtless, but try to understand what the Lord's will is.
Ephesians 5:18 (show verse)
Do not drink wine to excess, for that leads to profligacy; but seek to be filled with the Spirit of God, and speak to one another in psalms and hymns and sacred songs.
Drunkenness » Not being drunk
Drunkenness » Forbidden
Excess » Excess, general references to
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of the spirit
Holy spirit » Being filled with the spirit
the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit » Saints full of
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
Sobriety » Being sober
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of the spirit
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Excess, general references to
Wine » In excess » Forbidden
Drunkenness » Forbidden
Excess » Excess, general references to
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of the spirit
Holy spirit » Being filled with the spirit
the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit » Saints full of
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
Sobriety » Being sober
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of the spirit
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Excess, general references to
Wine » In excess » Forbidden
Ephesians 5:19 (show verse)
Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord.
Joy » Of saints should be » Expressed in hymns
Music » Youthful » Singing » A religious duty
Music » Illustrative » Of joy and gladness
Praise » Should be offered » In psalms and hymns, &c
Singing » A religious duty
Song » Spiritual, singing of, encouraged
Spiritual » Talk » Spiritual thoughts expressed in music
religious Testimony » How and where to be given » In the assembly of saints
Music » Youthful » Singing » A religious duty
Music » Illustrative » Of joy and gladness
Praise » Should be offered » In psalms and hymns, &c
Singing » A religious duty
Song » Spiritual, singing of, encouraged
Spiritual » Talk » Spiritual thoughts expressed in music
religious Testimony » How and where to be given » In the assembly of saints
Ephesians 5:20 (show verse)
Always give thanks for everything to our God and Father, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Christ » Name, works done in » Mighty when used in prayer and service
Christ » Name, wonderful » Mighty when used in prayer and service
Jesus Christ » In his name » Prayer
Name » In Christ's
Prayer » In affliction » In Christ's name
Thankfulness » Should be offered » Always
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For all things
Thankfulness » Should be offered » In the name of Christ
Thanksgiving » Encouraged
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » Always
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For all things
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » In the name of Christ
Christ » Name, wonderful » Mighty when used in prayer and service
Jesus Christ » In his name » Prayer
Name » In Christ's
Prayer » In affliction » In Christ's name
Thankfulness » Should be offered » Always
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For all things
Thankfulness » Should be offered » In the name of Christ
Thanksgiving » Encouraged
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » Always
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For all things
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » In the name of Christ
Ephesians 5:21 (show verse)
And submit to one another from reverence for him.
Ephesians 5:22 (show verse)
Wives should submit to their husbands as submitting to the Lord.
Body » The body of Christ
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Church » Lamb's bride
Duty » To brethren » Wives
Family » Government of
Home » Husbands and wives » Duties of wives
Man » Jesus Christ being the head of man
Marriage » The duties of a wife
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Men » Men being the head of women
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » Wives' duties
Submission » Who to submit to
Wives » Duties of, to their husbands » To be subject to them
Woman » The subjection of
Women » Dress of » Duties of wives
Women » Characteristics of » Subjection of
Women » Who is the head of a woman
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Church » Lamb's bride
Duty » To brethren » Wives
Family » Government of
Home » Husbands and wives » Duties of wives
Man » Jesus Christ being the head of man
Marriage » The duties of a wife
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Men » Men being the head of women
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » Wives' duties
Submission » Who to submit to
Wives » Duties of, to their husbands » To be subject to them
Woman » The subjection of
Women » Dress of » Duties of wives
Women » Characteristics of » Subjection of
Women » Who is the head of a woman
Ephesians 5:23 (show verse)
For a man is the Head of his wife, as the Christ is the Head of the Church--being indeed himself the Savior of his Body.
Body » The body of Christ
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » Guest, a » Head of the church
Christ, the head of the church » As his mystical body
Church » Head of, Christ the » General references to
Church » Lamb's bride
The church » Christ, the head of
Family » Government of
Husbands' » Have authority over their wives
Jesus Christ » Names of » Head of the ekklesia (body)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Saviour of the body (ekklesia)
Man » Jesus Christ being the head of man
Marriage » Illustrative of » Christ's union with his church
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Men » Men being the head of women
Salvation » Is by Christ
Women » Who is the head of a woman
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » Guest, a » Head of the church
Christ, the head of the church » As his mystical body
Church » Head of, Christ the » General references to
Church » Lamb's bride
The church » Christ, the head of
Family » Government of
Husbands' » Have authority over their wives
Jesus Christ » Names of » Head of the ekklesia (body)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Saviour of the body (ekklesia)
Man » Jesus Christ being the head of man
Marriage » Illustrative of » Christ's union with his church
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Men » Men being the head of women
Salvation » Is by Christ
Women » Who is the head of a woman
Ephesians 5:24 (show verse)
But as the Church submits to the Christ, so also should wives submit to their husbands in everything.
Ephesians 5:25 (show verse)
Husbands, love your wives, just as the Christ loved the Church, and gave himself for her,
The atonement » Exhibits the » Love of Christ
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » For other leaders » Precious
Church » Body of Christ » Precious
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
The church » Purchased by the blood of Christ
The church » Loved by Christ
Cleanness » What cleanses
Cleansing » Ps 51 » Spiritual promised
Duty » Daily » Husbands'
God's Promises » Of cleansing » Spiritual promised
Holiness » Christ » Effects, in his people
Home » Husbands and wives » Duties of husbands
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Love of Christ » To his church
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Our families
Marriage » The duties of a husband
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » Promised
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Husbands' duties
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » For other leaders » Precious
Church » Body of Christ » Precious
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
The church » Purchased by the blood of Christ
The church » Loved by Christ
Cleanness » What cleanses
Cleansing » Ps 51 » Spiritual promised
Duty » Daily » Husbands'
God's Promises » Of cleansing » Spiritual promised
Holiness » Christ » Effects, in his people
Home » Husbands and wives » Duties of husbands
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Love of Christ » To his church
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Our families
Marriage » The duties of a husband
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » Promised
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Husbands' duties
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Ephesians 5:26 (show verse)
To make her holy, after purifying her by the Washing with the Water, according to his promise;
The atonement » Sanctification by
Baptism with the holy ghost » The word of God instrumental to
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
The church » Sanctified and cleansed by Christ
Cleanness » What cleanses
Cleansing » Ps 51 » Spiritual promised
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Water » Cleansing
Glory of the The church » Consist in its » Sanctification
God » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
God's Promises » Of cleansing » Spiritual promised
Holiness » Christ » Effects, in his people
Holy spirit » Regenerating » Sanctifying
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Laver of brass » Illustrative of » Regeneration
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » Promised
Purifications or baptisms » Illustrative of » Regeneration
Sanctification » How secured
Sanctification » The church made glorious by
The scriptures » Designed for » Sanctifying
The scriptures » Designed for » Cleansing the heart
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Cleansing by
The bible » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
The word of God » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
Types » Of the saviour » The bronze laver
Types of Christ » Laver of brass
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Washing » Figurative » Of regeneration
Water » Described as » Cleansing
Word » Preached » Purifies the life
Baptism with the holy ghost » The word of God instrumental to
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
The church » Sanctified and cleansed by Christ
Cleanness » What cleanses
Cleansing » Ps 51 » Spiritual promised
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Water » Cleansing
Glory of the The church » Consist in its » Sanctification
God » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
God's Promises » Of cleansing » Spiritual promised
Holiness » Christ » Effects, in his people
Holy spirit » Regenerating » Sanctifying
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Laver of brass » Illustrative of » Regeneration
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » Promised
Purifications or baptisms » Illustrative of » Regeneration
Sanctification » How secured
Sanctification » The church made glorious by
The scriptures » Designed for » Sanctifying
The scriptures » Designed for » Cleansing the heart
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Cleansing by
The bible » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
The word of God » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
Types » Of the saviour » The bronze laver
Types of Christ » Laver of brass
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Washing » Figurative » Of regeneration
Water » Described as » Cleansing
Word » Preached » Purifies the life
Ephesians 5:27 (show verse)
So that he might himself bring the Church, in all her beauty, into his own presence, with no spot or wrinkle or blemish of any kind, but that she might be holy and faultless.
The atonement » Sanctification by
Blemish » Figurative
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As God, he presents the church to himself
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Church » Is glorious
The church » Sanctified and cleansed by Christ
The church » Glorious
Glory of the The church » Consist in its » Sanctification
Giving » Systematic » To God, of the best
Holiness » Christ » Effects, in his people
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Life » Spiritual » Spotless, general references to
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Sanctification » The church made glorious by
Spiritual » Battles » Beauty
Spotless » The spotless life, general references to
Types » Of the saviour » The bronze laver
Types of Christ » Laver of brass
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Blemish » Figurative
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As God, he presents the church to himself
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Church » Is glorious
The church » Sanctified and cleansed by Christ
The church » Glorious
Glory of the The church » Consist in its » Sanctification
Giving » Systematic » To God, of the best
Holiness » Christ » Effects, in his people
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Life » Spiritual » Spotless, general references to
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Sanctification » The church made glorious by
Spiritual » Battles » Beauty
Spotless » The spotless life, general references to
Types » Of the saviour » The bronze laver
Types of Christ » Laver of brass
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Ephesians 5:28 (show verse)
That is how husbands ought to love their wives--as if they were their own bodies. A man who loves his wife is really loving himself;
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Love » Those that love others
Marriage » Husbands and wives becoming one
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Marriage » Those that love their wife
Social duties » Compassion » Conjugal love
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Love » Those that love others
Marriage » Husbands and wives becoming one
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Marriage » Those that love their wife
Social duties » Compassion » Conjugal love
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Ephesians 5:29 (show verse)
For no one ever yet hated his own body. But every one feeds his body and cares for it, just as the Christ for the Church;
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Marriage » Husbands and wives becoming one
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Marriage » Those that love their wife
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Marriage » Husbands and wives becoming one
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Marriage » Those that love their wife
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Ephesians 5:30 (show verse)
For we are members of his Body.
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Union with God and Christ
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Union with God and Christ
Body » The body of Christ
Christ » Touched by others » Union with
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Marriage » Husbands and wives becoming one
Marriage » Figurative
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Titles and names of saints » Members of Christ
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Union with God and Christ
Body » The body of Christ
Christ » Touched by others » Union with
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Marriage » Husbands and wives becoming one
Marriage » Figurative
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Titles and names of saints » Members of Christ
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Ephesians 5:31 (show verse)
'For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother, and be united to his wife; and the man and his wife shall become one.'
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Marriage » Husbands and wives becoming one
Marriage » Figurative
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
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Ephesians 5:32 (show verse)
In this there is a profound truth--I am speaking of Christ and his Church.
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Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
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Great » Mysteries, that test the faith of men » Of the union of Christ with the church
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Marriage » Figurative
Marriage » Illustrative of » Christ's union with his church
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
great Mysteries » Of the union of Christ with the church
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Great » Mysteries, that test the faith of men » Of the union of Christ with the church
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Marriage » Figurative
Marriage » Illustrative of » Christ's union with his church
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
great Mysteries » Of the union of Christ with the church
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Ephesians 5:33 (show verse)
However, for you individually, let each love his wife as if she were himself; and the wife be careful to respect her husband.