What distinct purpose did Christ have in giving Himself for the church?

Answer

"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave Himself for it; that He might
sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the Word." Eph. 5: 25, 26.

Where again in the Psalms is His resurrection foretold?
In what event was this prophecy fulfilled?
What are the wages of sin?
What does the imputed righteousness of Christ enable God to do, and still be just?
What shows that God imputed sin to Cain?
How did Jesus answer them?
Who will walk in the light of the city?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle