Interviewer: Can you share a passage from your letter to the Ephesians that has had a significant impact on your readers?

Author: Certainly, one passage that I believe has resonated with many is Ephesians 5:25-26. In these verses, I wrote, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word.”

Interviewer: What inspired you to write these words?

Author: As I was writing to the Ephesians, I wanted to emphasize the sacrificial love that Christ has for the church and how husbands should model that same love for their wives. The image of Christ giving himself up for the church to make her holy, cleansing her through the word, is a powerful reminder of the depth of love and commitment that should exist in a marriage.

Interviewer: How do you hope this passage will impact those who read it?

Author: My hope is that husbands will be inspired to love their wives sacrificially, just as Christ loved the church. By demonstrating this kind of selfless love, couples can experience a deeper, more meaningful relationship that reflects the love of Christ. It is my prayer that this passage will serve as a reminder of the importance of love, faithfulness, and commitment in marriage.