What is the meaning of Ephesians 5:27? To present her to Himself Jesus’ aim is personal: “to present her to Himself.” He is both Bridegroom and Presenter, ensuring His church will stand before Him exactly as He desires (John 14:3; 2 Corinthians 11:2). Nothing is delegated or left to chance—He takes full responsibility for preparing His bride. • He initiates: “Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her” (Ephesians 5:25). • He completes: “He who began a good work in you will perfect it” (Philippians 1:6). • He rejoices: “The wedding of the Lamb has come” (Revelation 19:7–8). A glorious church “Glorious” speaks of radiant splendor, the very glory God shares with His own (Romans 8:30). The church is not merely improved; she is endowed with Christ’s beauty (Colossians 3:4). • Glory is promised: “The glory You have given Me I have given them” (John 17:22). • Glory will be revealed: “Having the glory of God, her radiance was like a most precious jewel” (Revelation 21:10–11). • Glory is corporate: the verse says “church,” reminding us this is a shared destiny, not an individual trophy case (1 Peter 2:9). Without stain or wrinkle The imagery shifts to garments—no spots, folds, or age lines. Christ’s cleansing removes every trace of sin (Isaiah 1:18; 1 John 1:7). • No stain: “the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot” (1 Peter 1:19). • No wrinkle: time and decay are reversed; the church is eternally youthful in purity (2 Corinthians 4:16). • No “any such blemish”: the phrase sweeps the floor for anything sin might hide (Psalm 139:23–24). Holy and blameless The goal is moral perfection. What God chose before time (Ephesians 1:4) He brings to completion in time (Colossians 1:22). • Holy: set apart exclusively for God’s pleasure (1 Thessalonians 5:23). • Blameless: nothing chargeable sticks (Jude 24). • Accomplished now positionally, experienced progressively, revealed fully at Christ’s coming (1 John 3:2–3). summary Ephesians 5:27 paints the destination of Christ’s saving work: He will personally present His church—radiant with His glory, free from every defilement, perfectly holy, and utterly blameless. What He begins in love He finishes in glory, guaranteeing that the bride will match the Bridegroom forever. |
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