He sacrificed much, in order to show His love for the race who had rebelled and become polluted by sin. "That He might present it to Himself, a glorious Church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. "That He might present it to Himself, a glorious Church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. But it is not enough to love the Church and to labour in its behalf, we must likewise be willing —III. unless he can love her better than Christ loves the Church. But Christ is to be His own paranymph, "that He might present it to Himself." IV. "(3)Without trace of earthly infirmity. He gave Himself — His whole self. Love is the foundation, the cement, the glory of marriage. So the apostle says, "Submit yourselves one to another in the fear of God." THE ULTIMATE END AND RESULT. To exhort you often to think of this estate. HOW CHRIST LOVED HIS CHURCH.1. In personal fidelity and devotion husbands should love their wives, "even as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for it."3. (5) Improve it to thankfulness to Christ; for we have all our holiness from Christ; from first to last, He is the Author and Finisher; He purchased and procured the Spirit of sanctification for us (Titus 3:5, 6). I see the blessed Jesus giving the most unspeakable proofs of His love. This presentation is a very peculiar one, for you see, it is by and to the very same Being. Wherein this glory of the Church will then principally consist. We may go farther — the chief glory of God is the holiness of God. Jay.I. See that this work be begun, for heaven is but the perfection of what is begun in this life; and when it is begun, never give over till you attain this perfect estate. A state of society is impossible without this. Thine is my time, and my substance, and my influence; and if I had the innocency of Adam in paradise, the meekness of Moses, the faith of Abraham, the patience of Job, the fervour of Paul, the perfection of angels, they should be equally, they should be mere Thine, than these poor imperfect offerings which I now present.2. To Thee I dedicate Myself. THE SACRIFICE AS THE EXPRESSION AND RESULT OF LOVE. Lady Lawrence had left the room; and twice in the course of a few minutes her husband asked what had become of her. (2) Let the foresight of this estate comfort us against our abasement in the world. But when it is here said that He will "present it to Himself," it implies some present distance or absence — a want of some present recognition and acknowledgment. Here the holiness of the Church is but comparative and imperfect: and this in two respects; because there is a mixture of bad and good, of godly and ungodly, of true believers with the insincere and hypocrites; and because even the good themselves, even the best, are but partially good, are never entirely cleansed from all defilement of sin, though they are redeemed from its penalty, and delivered from its tyrannical dominion.II. Here we may remark four things very briefly. THE CHARACTER OF THE CHURCH WHICH CHRIST THUS LOVED. Now, in the Scripture, my brethren, we find a three-fold presentation of believers spoken of.1. (4) Improve it to the love of God's people; a necessary lesson in these days, when they fly from others that are in trouble, as the rest of the herd from the wounded deer (Psalm 15:4). Its light is brighter than the sun — it is the light of purity and bliss.(J. Devils may have possibly, and I am persuaded they have, knowledge or talent; and Voltaire and Byron would be fools by the side of some of them. "I suffer not a woman to usurp authority over the man. "(3)Without trace of earthly infirmity. He "loved the Church."2. )The final state of the redeemedT. Love which has in it no element of evil is always a very beautiful, tender, and impressive thing. In the experience of every believer there is a solemn scene in which he has acknowledged God's claims; has asked, "Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do?" "Who hath loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own blood" (Revelation 1:5). )LinksEphesians 5:25 NIVEphesians 5:25 NLTEphesians 5:25 ESVEphesians 5:25 NASBEphesians 5:25 KJVEphesians 5:25 Bible AppsEphesians 5:25 ParallelEphesians 5:25 Biblia ParalelaEphesians 5:25 Chinese BibleEphesians 5:25 French BibleEphesians 5:25 German BibleEphesians 5:25 CommentariesBible Hub. "Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory" (Jude 1:24). Thus has it been, and thus will it be, with the Church. I observe that the principal glory of the Church lieth in its purity and holiness. Above all, the glory of the Church is now partially prevented and obscured by moral infirmities. Spurgeon. It was the magnet that guided Him in all His wanderings. Heaven is the fruit of His blood and love. No "wrinkle. They are to "submit themselves to their own husbands as unto the Lord." Here is a door of unutterable consolation opened to us, in the midst of a world of desolation. (3) This presentation is applied to Christ Himself. No; spots suppose comeliness and loveliness upon the whole. Those that find more pleasure in converse abroad than at home certainly do not heartily love one another, though no filthy and prohibited act should ensue from this liberty which they take.2. Wicked men have often now more knowledge and science than good men; but they do not make a good use of it. So does the love of Christ outshine all other love. It bound Him to the cross and held Him there, and not the iron nail that pierced His hands and His feet. (2) Sin is the cause of all our misery; and therefore when we are completely holy, our misery which we incurred by the fall of Adam is then at an end. Then, lastly, how are we bound to the Saviour who has destined such glory for us, and is now preparing us for it!(W. But when it is here said that He will "present it to Himself," it implies some present distance or absence — a want of some present recognition and acknowledgment. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. If the Church of God is so dear to Him, what do you and I for the Church of God?(J. And this submission will be a delight, when rendered, not only from a consideration of the laws of nature, or the express precept of the Bible, but from that love which is the best bond and guarantee of order; that love without which the marriage relationship should not be formed; that love which renders obedience a luxury, and which itself is the fulfilling of the law. A. (2) That our glory in heaven is the fruit of Christ's death, who procured this eternal inheritance for us. Parents! W. Atkinson.I. We fully acknowledge that the Church of Christ is just like its Author; it has "no form nor comeliness" in the eyes of the world, and "no beauty that men should desire it"; and so, like Himself, it is "despised and rejected of men." That we enter into this everlasting estate by being presented to Christ; for in the text it is said, "That He may present it to Himself," that is, as the bride to the bridegroom, that the marriage may be consummated. B. THE EFFECTS OF THIS WONDROUS LOVE.1. Worship God." Why, it is this — that they will no more have any "spot or wrinkle, or any such thing." But the grand presentation day will dawn by and by — the glorious manifestation of the Church, which is His bride. In personal fidelity and devotion husbands should love their wives, "even as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for it. The text says, "With the washing of water by the Word." The wisdom which directs — Christ.2. A love of choice, and special regard.2. He loved the world and came to save it. The husband is to love her as she loves him. "The washing of water," is "by the Word."III. B. THE LOVED ONE AS SHE IS PERFECTED. 2. A child by the sea trying to catch the waves as they dash in clouds of crystal spray upon the sand cannot hold the ocean in a tiny shell, but he can hold a drop of the ocean water. replied Mr. Hill, with the deepest feeling, "can a man love a good wife too much? I observe in the text, that those who are presented to Christ, and by Christ to God, is His Church, and is a glorious Church.4. It is now also partially prevented and obscured by their outward condition. Above all, the glory of the Church is now partially prevented and obscured by moral infirmities. Glorious in its progress, Although the storms of persecution have beat upon it, yet doth the building rise. I would begin by remarking that the Church of God — the reality of a true Church — is a thing quite unknown to the world. His love constrainedly operates in her heart.6. Secondly: Now I come to Christ's love; in which we have —, (1)The person that loveth, viz., Christ. "What, sir!" But, conspicuous and beautiful as these examples are, we feel when we read this text, and others to the same effect, that Christ's love for His Church is something transcendent — something unparalleled. the power of Divine grace! Vaughan, M. "A glorious Church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing." W. As regards the earthly state. The more eminency in holiness you get, the more glorious you are. All the attributes of God are glorious, but one shines above the rest and seems to gather up into itself all the others, viz., love. "He is to love his wife even as himself.". What else than love could have selected, pardoned, purified, and redeemed the Church? THE PROOF He has given of His love. And according to the apostle it is this: "He will present it to Himself a glorious Church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing." He will present them "blameless."II. 1. They are now often poor; then they shall "possess all things." (George Swinnock. Let us dismiss these explanatory notes by first asking whether you will be found among the saints, in this glory everlasting?2. "The washing of water," is "by the Word."III. THE CHURCH WILL BE MORE GLORIOUS YET on the day of presentation.1. Worship God." He gave Himself — His whole self. On the other hand, if husbands love their wives as Christ also loved the Church, authority will be divested of all austerity.II. Loved; chosen; pardoned; rid of all past guilt; washed; sanctified; clothed; beautified: — what is the Church? Now, in the Scripture, my brethren, we find a three-fold presentation of believers spoken of.1. H. Bayliss.I. I see the blessed Jesus giving the most unspeakable proofs of His love. )Christ's love for the ChurchI. He loved us when we were without beauty. Exult in it.5. Great love it was, if we consider —1. Other lords besides Thee have had dominion over me; but henceforth by Thee only will I make mention of Thy name. Language seems altogether to fail in describing the love that Jesus has to His Church. Its trees are green forever. He saw the possibilities of human nature, and the resplendent future to which it was heir by His grace.1. (2) It is ascribed to the apostles, or Christ's messengers who have a charge; and when they have done their work, present us to God as the fruit of their labour (2 Corinthians 11:2). But when it is here said that He will "present it to Himself," it implies some present distance or absence — a want of some present recognition and acknowledgment. There are deeds of power which elicit more boisterous applause, but there are none which more invoke what is holiest in our nature than these exhibitions of conspicuous love. How noble such a destiny — perfect restoration and felicity. (3) It implies that none but those who are purified by the blood and Spirit of Christ have interest in this privilege.2. A real and sincere love (Hosea 2:4).4. My understanding is Thine, to know Thee; my will, to choose Thee; my heart, to love Thee; my conscience to fear Thee; my memory, to retain Thee. Of this "washing" the laver of baptism is the emblem. That death not only affects our state, but also tells upon our character. Spots are consistent with beauty; but yet they detract from it. THE SUBLIME DESIGN of Christ's love. A love of choice, and special regard.2. He perhaps saw himself in that Church; he, one day a poor fisherman on the shore of Tiberias, now an exile from his native land, he should be there; the shout of the archangel and the trump of God should salute his ear: the rider of "the white horse," the Man of the nameless name, with eyes "like a flame of fire" and "vesture dipped in blood," should come even to him; he should be at His wondrous marriage supper. (1) In word (Revelation 5:9). What shall be the law? And this He gave freely.3. Impossible! Among nations and in families authority and power must go together. Wherein this glory of the Church will then principally consist. 2. God created the family to be in relationship with him. Wrinkles are one of the common symptoms of age or weakness. Devils may have possibly, and I am persuaded they have, knowledge or talent; and Voltaire and Byron would be fools by the side of some of them. In setting forth of which take notice —1. The more eminency in holiness you get, the more glorious you are. H. Evans, M. Love to a wife is love to one's self, and neglect or unkindness towards her is as unnatural on the part of a husband as if he inflicted injury on his own body. For Adam was first formed, then Eve. See that this work be begun, for heaven is but the perfection of what is begun in this life; and when it is begun, never give over till you attain this perfect estate. Nothing can hinder it. But what are all these in comparison to the bridegroom himself, when the marriage is one of affection? Vile compacts are sometimes made under the name of marriage, merely for mercenary and worldly ends; and a husband is chosen not for himself but for his position; or a wife, not to make her happy but to enjoy her estate. (3) Improve it to holiness. For this end two things were necessary. As the Church is subject to Christ so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything.2. The Bridegroom's gift. THE CHURCH IS GLORIOUS EVEN NOW.1. Poetical Books "Sanctified marriageRev. This, then, is to be the glorious destiny of this glorious Church — she shall become the bride of the Lamb. Instead of a companion and counsellor she would only be his echo or his shadow. There is a common love which belongeth to believers of either sex, as brothers and sisters in Christ (John 13:34).2. Though the marriage relationship should not be based on mere external charms which may deceive and must soon decay, yet beauty is often in the first instance the attractive cause of a pure and abiding affection. Manton, D. D.)A holy and glorious ChurchJ. Now, one glorified Christian is a lamp. No; spots suppose comeliness and loveliness upon the whole. Where two or more persons are concerned occasions arise when there must be precedence. How is this? Related Media. Atkinson. The relation of Christ to the Church as the heavenly Bridegroom is seen in His love to the Church, His gift to the Church, His treatment of the Church, and His ultimate purpose towards the Church.1. What is the ultimate object aimed at in this cleansing? "No man ever yet hated his own flesh but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the Church." A. love of sympathy.5. "Glorious" she is — from rays of light of heavenly beauty upon her! a garden! )The pattern of loveC. "Christ loved the Church." Heaven is a very gladsome and blessed place. I would begin by remarking that the Church of God — the reality of a true Church — is a thing quite unknown to the world. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We must review both these. So giving himself to his wife, the husband should ever watch over and promote her health and comfort of body, her peace of mind, her purity of heart, her religious, spiritual, and eternal welfare: "even as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for it, that He might sanctify and cleanse it."4. We thus come to treat of the second state of the Church in the course of its holy progression, that to which the faithful are removed on their departure from this world. Loving Him, and others for His sake.(C. The man's love is the cause; the woman's love is the consequence. (2) That our glory in heaven is the fruit of Christ's death, who procured this eternal inheritance for us. A. love of sympathy.5. Christ loved the Church because He had determined to effect upon it a mighty transformation. Let us dismiss these explanatory notes by first asking whether you will be found among the saints, in this glory everlasting?2. The angels, who are the spectators, ever blessed God for it; and shall not we, who be the parties interested? "Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory" (Jude 1:24). Slade, M. In a way of obedience, as the wife obeys the husband.3. That Christ may "present her to Himself" — Himself to Himself — who made her for Himself, that Himself might enjoy her forever and ever.(J. "A glorious Church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing." They are held forth as spots, and wrinkles. "What, sir!" "What, sir!" W. THE FACT. To Thee I dedicate Myself. Every day Christ presents His people to His Father in His intercession.(C. But though the Church is now "glorious," and "more glorious than the mountains of prey," yet its glory is partially prevented and obscured now. No "spot."(2)Youthful. His birth, life, and death were but, as it were, a stage whereon the hottest love imaginable, from first to last, acted its part to the life. It is so by the thinness of its numbers. The second of these presentations we call official; and these are made by ministers. Of the general nature of it.2. Heaven is a very gladsome and blessed place. Cleansing.2. Christ was not only a preacher, but a sacrifice; He not only talked, but died.II. Ephesians 5:25 says that Christ gave Himself for her. (2) It is ascribed to the apostles, or Christ's messengers who have a charge; and when they have done their work, present us to God as the fruit of their labour (2 Corinthians 11:2). The text says, "With the washing of water by the Word." He animates her by the grace of His Holy Spirit.5. "Glorious" she is — from rays of light of heavenly beauty upon her! The second act or effect of love is, to direct and instruct in all things that belong to this life and a better, for therefore he is called "a head"; and the office of the head is to guide the body. Glorious in position, immunities, and honour. Thoughts of love nestled in His heart; words of love lingered on His lips; deeds of love flew from His arm; and His steps left behind them the impress of love. First, I remark, that we should love the Church.II. A love of complacency.4. In sharp words and contumelious language, which leaveth such a grudge and such averseness in the mind as is not easily forgiven. Heaven is a very gladsome and blessed place. This submission is based on the fact that God has made man the head of the woman. The Alpine mother did much, and suffered much for bet babe; but there was a little possibility, and, therefore, a little hope, that some good monk would come that way and save both her and her babe alive; and even had she formally resolved on death for the infant's sake, it would have been but a finite sacrifice. Neither with filthy garments, nor with shrivelled flesh, nor blind, nor lame. Atkinson. Does an eagle "bear her brood upon her wings"? "No man ever yet hated his own flesh but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the Church." If pure it must also be happy; for only the pure can be truly glad. Woman, therefore, dishonours and disfigures herself when she attempts to occupy the place of man — aping his dress, his occupations, or his authority; just as a man would make himself contemptible if, laying aside his proper dress and functions, he were to array himself in womanly garments, affect feminine manners, and occupy his time in the details of the household, and the cares of the nursery. The gall was taken out of the sacrifices offered to Juno, as Plutarch witnesseth. He loved the world and came to save it. Winning at Conflict. "(3)The fruit of His love — "He gave Himself for it," to a painful and ignominious death.There are solemn notions by which Christ's death is set forth — a ransom and a sacrifice. Glorious, because she is free from spot, wrinkle, and the slightest mark of blemish.This appears from —. We should not leave a church for frivolous reasons, thereby dividing the body of Christ. No true man would value his wife for ceasing to be herself. They are now often poor; then they shall "possess all things." And how does the Holy Spirit carry on this cleansing process? First He purchased it for us, and then communicateth it to us.(T. "Glorious." H. But another door opens: it is the door of solemn inquiry. The first is the love of Christ. It must needs be so; for —(1) This is God's glory: "Glorious in holiness" (Exodus 15:11). We must review both these. God grant that this power may not decay through disuse, nor make itself a curse by being perverted I4. THE CHURCH'S POLLUTED CONDITION WITHOUT CHRIST.II. H. Spurgeon.I. A love of choice, and special regard.2. THE CHURCH IS GLORIOUS EVEN NOW.1. 1. "As the Father hath loved Me, so have I loved you." )A glorious ChurchJ. It was so great that He actually loved us to the death. That presentation does not take place till he can look upon her with complacency.(J. Exult in it.5. Her Father is a Spirit, and this child has, in this respect, her Father's character. (b) Positively, "But that it should be holy, and without blemish," perfectly pure, and exempt from either blemish or blame, for the word signifieth both; and the allusion is to a spouse that excelleth in beauty and comeliness. In human love we perceive much to be admired, but in that of God there is a something which eludes our grasp when we endeavour to fathom it, and battles our conception as we try to find it out. It is a rose of the same loveliness and fragrance whether it bloom amid the splendours of royal gardens or in the cottager's door yard; it is the nightingale which sings in the night the same song for prince and peasant. 5. He animates her by the grace of His Holy Spirit.5. And why — again we ask — why so glorious? The giver, Jesus Christ, God over all, blessed forever, to whom nothing can accrue from us: "It pleased the Lord to bruise Him; He hath put Him to grief. He died to sanctify the Church. He "gave Himself for it."3. There are deficiencies which are compatible with sincerity, and the life of God in the soul. Loving Him, and others for His sake.(C. In a way of reverence. How noble such a destiny — perfect restoration and felicity. The Bridegroom's ultimate purpose. A real and sincere love (Hosea 2:4).4. Once more. He must "give honor to the wife" (1 Peter 3:7). Whether it is the love of the babe for her doll, or the love of the older children for the babe, or the blessed love of the mother for all her children, it is still the same exquisite, joy-giving sentiment. He will present them "blameless."II. THE ULTIMATE END AND RESULT. W. Atkinson.A pearl of dew will not hold the sun, but it may hold a spark of its light. The marriage proved a very happy one. It is, to endeavour to bring souls to Christ.3. "Let all things be done in love," saith the apostle. -------------------- Of our nearness to Christ, "That He might present it to Himself"; that is, assume or take us home to live with Him, and abide always in His presence.2. "Who hath loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own blood" (Revelation 1:5). II. Let us improve it. "Glorious" she is — for God is glorified in her! Bayliss. Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, (4) His love is fervent. (2) That our glory in heaven is the fruit of Christ's death, who procured this eternal inheritance for us. And now observe, for what it was that He gave Himself. Its rivers and seas are clear as crystal. The Divine love is sovereign and supreme. In stating and defining this love, I will take notice —1. (a)A ransom: "And gave His life a ransom for many" (Matthew 20:28). It is set before us as a love which should influence our hearts. If you are late getting home from work she wants to know if you were alone in the office or was there someone else there with you. This is what the apostle means when in his Second Epistle to the Corinthians he says, "I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ." Neither with filthy garments, nor with shrivelled flesh, nor blind, nor lame. As regards the earthly state. )The final state of the redeemedT. The gift — He gave Himself: "We are not redeemed with silver and gold, but with the precious blood of the Son of God" (1 Peter 1:18).3. (3) Improve it to holiness. B.Adhering to the arrangement of topics in the text, we will speak first of the wife's duty of obedience and then of the husband's duty of love.I. 'Why, really, John,' said one of his sisters, 'it would seem as if you could not get on for five minutes without your wife.' Let us dismiss these explanatory notes by first asking whether you will be found among the saints, in this glory everlasting?2. But Christ loved us when we were deformed and defiled by sin. The purest thing on earth shall marry the King of kings and Lord of lords. Ah, brethren, it doth not yet appear what we shall be; but we know that when He shall appear we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. All the attributes of God are glorious, but one shines above the rest and seems to gather up into itself all the others, viz., love. Our glory is begun by holiness, and is still increasing to a further glory (2 Corinthians 3:18).5. "Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory" (Jude 1:24). It is not a glorious Church indeed in the eyes of the world, for the world knoweth them not; they are often, like their Lord, "despised and rejected of men": but they are glorious in the eyes of the Lord. With what delight and satisfaction will we not now contemplate the ulterior purpose of these preliminary arrangements — "That He might present it to Himself a glorious Church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing." Who can fathom this? 'Why, really, John,' said one of his sisters, 'it would seem as if you could not get on for five minutes without your wife.' "Glorious" she is — from rays of light of heavenly beauty upon her! H. I observe in the text, that those who are presented to Christ, and by Christ to God, is His Church, and is a glorious Church.4. Of the final end of our redemption; and there —(1) Of His love, that Christ could not satisfy Himself with doing us good here, but He would provide for our glorious estate hereafter. W. The giver, Jesus Christ, God over all, blessed forever, to whom nothing can accrue from us: "It pleased the Lord to bruise Him; He hath put Him to grief. A. It was a known, unknown love. And, moreover, as the earthly bride is exalted to the same dignity, and enjoys the immunities and wealth of her husband, so the Church will share the honours and glories of her Husband and Lord. Yes: "Christ...love," said the dying philosopher, "Jesus Christ — love — the same thing."II. The second of these presentations we call official; and these are made by ministers. Wrinkles are one of the common symptoms of age or weakness. But it is not enough to love the Church and to labour in its behalf, we must likewise be willing —III. I wish you all holiness, and then there is no doubt but you will have all happiness. He "gave Himself for it.". "Christ loved the Church." Now, in the Scripture, my brethren, we find a three-fold presentation of believers spoken of.1. "Lord Lawrence and his wifeThe following appears in the "Life of Lord Lawrence," published by Messrs. Smith, Elder and Co.: — "Lord Lawrence married after his return to England, at the end of a long and tedious illness, and he was warned that it was death to go back to India. That we enter into this everlasting estate by being presented to Christ; for in the text it is said, "That He may present it to Himself," that is, as the bride to the bridegroom, that the marriage may be consummated. (5) Improve it to thankfulness to Christ; for we have all our holiness from Christ; from first to last, He is the Author and Finisher; He purchased and procured the Spirit of sanctification for us (Titus 3:5, 6). And the presentation here unquestionably regards a future day that day for which all other days are made; and which is more than once so emphatically called "the day of Christ." the Church cleansed, purified, glorified, in heaven! If all thy actions towards others, then, much more all things that concern thy wife, should be done in love. The righteousness which justifies — Christ's. But I walk into some vast conservatories, into some gentleman's garden, acres in extent, and there are beds of flowers, the blue, and scarlet, and yellow. Woman, therefore, dishonours and disfigures herself when she attempts to occupy the place of man — aping his dress, his occupations, or his authority; just as a man would make himself contemptible if, laying aside his proper dress and functions, he were to array himself in womanly garments, affect feminine manners, and occupy his time in the details of the household, and the cares of the nursery. Though the marriage relationship should not be based on mere external charms which may deceive and must soon decay, yet beauty is often in the first instance the attractive cause of a pure and abiding affection. With what delight and satisfaction will we not now contemplate the ulterior purpose of these preliminary arrangements — "That He might present it to Himself a glorious Church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing." 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