In the fall Adam distanced himself from Eve by blaming her, rather than manifesting a true “one flesh” union. Instead of taking responsibility for his own transgression, he was essentially willing to sacrifice her by trying to place the blame on her in an attempt to save himself (Gen. 3:12), thus displaying the antithesis of the attitude expected of a husband in Christ. In Ephesians the husband/Christ creates intimacy by caring for the wife/church as much as he does for himself and so provides the nurture and care that is necessary for an intimate union. Whereas as a result of his sin Adam
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