Husbands Loving Like Christ

In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins opens Ephesians 5:25 to explain how biblical love in marriage is shaped by Christ not culture. Christian husbands are called to a gospel-shaped love marked by sacrifice, humble service, spiritual leadership, and steadfast covenant faithfulness. Instead of cultural extremes of passivity or harsh dominance, Scripture presents a Christlike vision of manhood, one that lays down self-interest for the spiritual good of one's wife and reflects the gospel through faithful, enduring love. Key themes in this episode: • Sacrificial love rooted in Christ's atoning work. • Servant leadership shaped by humility. • A husband's responsibility for spiritual leadership in the home. • Faithful, covenant-keeping love that endures through difficulty. This episode reminds husbands that they do not love in their own strength, but in the strength God supplies through Christ. Wives are also encouraged to pray for and support their husbands as they seek to walk in obedience to God's Word. Key Scripture: Ephesians 5:25 Stand firm on the Word of God. Cling to Christ. Let His truth shape your home. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/