The Church is the __________ of Christ-loved, pursued, and __________ to live in faithful union with Him.
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. Ephesians 5:25-27
1. The Church __________ to Christ.
...Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. Ephesians 5:25 (Memory Verse)
2. The Church __________ to each other.
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people pf low position. Do not be conceited. Romans 12:9-16
3. We __________ to God's purpose.
"Let us rejoice and be glad and give glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready." Revelation 19:7