Christ Loves the Church is a modern hymn about Christ's persistent, transforming relationship with the Christian community.
Hymns Based on Ephesians 5:25
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Ephesians 5:25
"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that he might present the assembly to himself gloriously, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without defect."
— Ephesians 5:25
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Church, Bride of Christ, Christ as foundation, Christian education, Church Anniversaries. Many worship songs connected to Ephesians 5:25 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Church
- Bride of Christ
- Christ as foundation
- Christian education
- Church Anniversaries
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Response Hymn
Christ Loves the Church
Reflection Hymn
O Lord, May Church and Home Combine
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Ephesians 5:25
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Sermon Church
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Response Hymn Christ Loves the Church
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Reflection Hymn O Lord, May Church and Home Combine
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Closing Hymn The Church's One Foundation
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
O Lord, May Church and Home Combine is a twentieth-century hymn about the shared work of Christian formation.
The Church's One Foundation is one of the most substantial English hymns about the nature, unity, suffering, and hope of the Christian church.