The marriage between a man and a woman is a picture of the relationship between Christ and the church. Christ gave Himself for the church and He loves, honors, and protects her as His “bride” (Revelation 19:7-9).
Ibinigay ni Cristo ang Kanyang sarili para sa iglesia at ito ay Kanyang iniibig, iginagalang at ipanagtatanggol bilang kanyang "asawang babae."