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 is the very life of the Spirit?
Through what are they to -be sanctified?
What symbol was next introduced in the vision?
What was one principal object in calling this council?
When will this resurrection of the saints take place?
While suffering in the garden of Gethsemane, how was Christ strengthened?
Who will dwell with the redeemed?

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