complete? Far from it! How then can we speak adequately of Christ’s purpose in his death and resurrection? A moment’s thought leaves us speechless. Yet speak we must, since the purposes of the Lord will stand (Prov 19:21). So what shall we say? It is best to begin with as broad a statement as possible, like the simple profession of love and faithfulness in the marriage vows that serves as a prelude to a more complete, lifelong unpacking of this love. We affirm broadly, then, that through his death