What it Means

Text: Ephesians 5:22-25 What does it mean for us to be the "Bride of Christ"? I. We embrace Christ as our authority. - There is no question as to who the head is. 1. We embrace his doctrine. - What rights does Christ have in my life? He has the right to rule and reign. 2. We embrace his word - The Bible is essential for understanding. II. The Bride should embrace the uniqueness of Christ. - He is the savior of the body. 1. We should proclaim him as the only savior 2. We should protect the truth of him as the only savior. (Acts 3:11) - "There is no other name under Heaven that has been given." (see also Gal, 1:6-11) Paul states his amazement at their desertion of the Gospel for a lie. III. The Bride must embrace the extent of his love. (Eph. 1) We were chosen before the foundation of the world. 1. He gave himself for us. 2. He is always faithful. 3. He will never leave nor forsake us.