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A.W. Tozer

. . . the church is the bride of Christ. Jesus was a complete man. He had all the nature of a man, but He never married. He could have, but He never did. He never married any woman though He was a true and complete man. He never married a daughter of a woman that He might marry His whole church, the bride. A true local church is the bride of Christ in recapitualtion, in miniature. Everything that is in the whole church of Christ should be recapitulated in the local church. The church, part...

Bible Verses: Ephesians 5:25-29

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William MacDonald

The church occupies a place of tremendous importance in the mind of Christ, and it should be extremely important in our estimation as well.

We sense its importance by the prominent space it occupies in the New Testament. Also it claimed a significant place in the ministry of the apostles. Paul, for instance, spoke of his twofold ministry - to preach the Gospel and to declare the truth of the church (Ephesians 3:8-9). The apostles spoke of...

Bible Verses: Ephesians 5:25Ephesians 3:8-9Colossians 1:25-26Ephesians 3:101 Timothy 3:15Matthew 16:18Ephesians 1:20-231 Corinthians 12:12-13Ephesians 5:25-27Ephesians 5:31-32

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Samuel Bagster

Christ … loved the church and gave Himself for her, … that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. § Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.The peace of God … surpasses all understanding. § Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body.May our Lord...

Bible Verses: 1 Thessalonians 5:23Ephesians 5:25Ephesians 5:27Colossians 1:28Philippians 4:7Colossians 3:152 Thessalonians 2:162 Thessalonians 2:171 Corinthians 1:8

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Samuel Bagster

The whole head is sick, and the whole heart faints. From the sole of the foot even to the head, there is no soundness in it, but wounds and bruises and putrefying sores; they have not been closed or bound up, or soothed with ointment. § We are all like an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags. § I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells.You were washed … you were sanctified … you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the...

Bible Verses: Song of Solomon 4:7Isaiah 1:5Isaiah 1:6Isaiah 64:6Romans 7:181 Corinthians 6:11Psalms 45:13Ezekiel 16:14Psalms 90:17Revelation 7:14Ephesians 5:27Colossians 2:10

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Samuel Bagster

All things are yours … And you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s. § Our … Savior Jesus Christ … gave Himself for us. § He … gave Him to be head over all things to the church. § Christ … loved the church and gave Himself for her … that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.My soul shall make its boast in the Lord. § I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in...

Bible Verses: Psalms 119:571 Corinthians 3:211 Corinthians 3:23Titus 2:13Titus 2:14Ephesians 1:22Ephesians 5:25Ephesians 5:27Psalms 34:2Isaiah 61:10Psalms 73:25Psalms 73:26Psalms 16:2Psalms 16:5Psalms 16:6

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Samuel Bagster

Walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.Having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever. § Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. § Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. § Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through...

Bible Verses: Ephesians 5:25Ephesians 5:26Ephesians 5:21 Peter 1:23John 17:17John 3:5Titus 3:5Psalms 119:50Psalms 19:7Psalms 19:8

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Samuel Bagster

I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours. And all Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine, and I am glorified in them. I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. You...

Bible Verses: John 13:1John 17:9John 17:10John 17:15John 17:16John 15:9John 15:13John 15:14John 13:34Philippians 1:6Ephesians 5:25Ephesians 5:26

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Samuel Bagster

Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth. § The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing.How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word … Your word has given me life … Your word I have hidden in my...

Bible Verses: John 6:63James 1:182 Corinthians 3:6Ephesians 5:25Ephesians 5:26Ephesians 5:27Psalms 119:9Psalms 119:50Psalms 119:11Psalms 119:16Psalms 119:42Psalms 119:72Psalms 119:93Psalms 119:103Psalms 119:104

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Samuel Bagster

The church of God which He purchased with His own blood. Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun. § “The marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready.” And to...

Bible Verses: Song of Solomon 6:10Acts 20:28Ephesians 5:25Ephesians 5:26Ephesians 5:27Revelation 12:1Revelation 19:7Revelation 19:8Romans 3:22John 17:22

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Samuel Bagster

The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. § The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Christ … loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. § To her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for...

Bible Verses: 1 Corinthians 6:111 John 1:7Isaiah 53:5Ephesians 5:25Ephesians 5:26Ephesians 5:27Revelation 19:8Hebrews 10:22Romans 8:33Psalms 32:1Psalms 32:2

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