THE WOMAN – A TYPE OF THE CHURCH
God caused Adam to sleep, removed one of his ribs, and God made the rib a woman. The whole process is a perfect picture of the bride of Christ (the church) coming forth from Christ’s own body to become his wife. Notice the similarities:
Both Come From Death
- God made Adam to sleep (a picture of death – Jn 11:11-13) to get his bride.
- Christ had to die to get his bride, the church (Eph 5:25).
Both Husbands Were Pierced
- God opened Adam’s side and took one of his ribs, and then closed up his flesh (Gen 2:21).
- Christ’s side was pierced (Jn 19:34), probably under 5th rib (2 Sam 2:23).
Both Come From Their Husband’s Body
- The woman came from Adam’s body (Gen 2: 22).
- The bride comes from Christ’s body (1 Cor 12:12-13; 27).
Both Are Presented To Their Husbands
- The woman was brought to Adam (Gen 2:22).
- The church will be presented to Christ (Eph 5:27; 1 Thes 4:16-17).
Both Are Of Their Husband’s Flesh And Bones
- The woman was of Adam’s flesh and his bones (Gen 2:23).
- We are members of Christ’s flesh and of his bones (Eph 5:30).
Both Are Virgins
- The woman was a virgin when she was given to Adam (Gen 2:22, 25).
- Christ’s bride will be a virgin when she is given to Christ (2 Cor 11:2).
Both Are One Flesh With Their Husband
- The man cleaved to the woman and they became one flesh (Gen 2:24).
- Christ is joined unto his wife and they are one flesh (Eph 5:31).
Both Are Mysteries
- It is a mystery how God brought forth a woman from Adam’s body.
- The marriage of the church to Christ is a great mystery (Eph 5:32).