In Ephesians 5:21–33, the Apostle Paul shows that Christian marriage is shaped by the gospel. Husbands are called to love with costly, Christ-like sacrifice; wives are called to respond with willing, glad-hearted respect and submission - all flowing from “submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.” The pattern is Jesus Christ himself: servant-hearted leadership, joyful trust, and self-giving love. When Christ fills a marriage, it becomes a living picture of Christ’s faithful love for His church.