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.
 


What terrible judgment came in consequence of continued sin and transgression against God?
What explains God's apparent delay in dealing with Sin ?
Why did God raise Christ from the dead?
Did God's chosen people receive Christ when He came?
What did the prophet say His name should be called?
What has He commanded men to observe in memory of this great work?
Will this he a time of judgment?

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