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Tag Archives: Ephesians 5
Authoritarian Husbands – the failure to follow Scripture and revere Christ
Tucked into a lengthy passage on how all who belong to Jesus are to submit to one another because of Jesus himself (Ephesians 5:18-6:9) is an interesting point about wives and husbands: For the husband is the head of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Beyond Sex Roles, Ephesians 5, Gilbert Bilezikian, Jesus, kephale, marriage, mutual submission, patriarchy, Pharisees, wives and husbands, women and men
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My Wife Has a Savior and I’m not Him
In the recent Desiring God article Husbands, Get Her Ready for Jesus, a pastor writes: It’s crystal clear: God calls husbands to be instruments of his sanctifying work in the lives of our wives. “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church … Continue reading
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Tagged Desiring God, Ephesians 5, Jesus, Priesthood of Believers, royal priesthood, savior, wives and husbands, women and men
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Men are Not Lords over Women – overcoming the unbiblical savior complex
A recent commenter on this blog relied on this passage for the lordship of husbands over wives: Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as … Continue reading
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Tagged church, Ephesians 5, Jesus, Jude, marriage, mutual submission, Paul, savior, wives and husbands
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Men Need Love And Women Need Respect
Some say that the Bible teaches that men need respect while women need love. I heard it again just a few weeks ago, with the speaker relying on this verse. However, each one of you also must love his wife as … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 John 3, Ephesians 5, Gospel of Love, marriage, relationships, respect, women and men
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Male Headship: heading in the wrong direction
The sermon topic was marriage, with the text being Ephesians 5:21-33. The sermon notes inserted in the bulletin showed where the sermon was headed and I toyed with the idea of suggesting we leave before the sermon started. I’m glad we … Continue reading
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Tagged church leadership, Ephesians 5, husbands, kephale, male headship, marriage, wives
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Confessions of a Christian Actor
[Today I am blessed to host a guest post from my friend Rachel Stephan-Simko, a wonderful writer who blogs at even one sparrow. If you haven’t been to Rachel’s place yet, go on over and read around a bit. I … Continue reading
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Tagged art, career, Colossians 1, Ephesians 5, even one sparrow, Psalm 24, Rachel Stephan-Simko, theatre, vocation
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I’m No Superhero
My Wife Likes Superhero Movies We saw The Avengers last Memorial Day. It was all we could hope for: lots of action, great lines, special effects like you wouldn’t believe, and more. I kind of feared that an ensemble cast … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 13, 1 Peter 3, 2 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 5, Isaiah 46, mutual submission, serving, superheroes, The Avengers
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Advice for Those Married to Pregnant People
Ever been married to a pregnant person? I have. Still am, as a matter of fact. Married to her, that is, not that she’s still pregnant. I remember some of the pregnant life vividly, and one moment always stands out … Continue reading
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Tagged babies, Birth, Colossians 3, Ephesians 5, labor, Nick McDonald, pregnancy, Scribblepreach
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