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Subjection (What and Who). Part 1. The Subject of Subjection. Secular humanism has advanced an age of “independence” that rejects authority “I’m in charge of me!” / “Nobody rules over me!” God’s word on subjection is ridiculed, misrepresented, ignored and abused
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Subjection (What and Who) Part 1
The Subject of Subjection • Secular humanism has advanced an age of “independence” that rejects authority • “I’m in charge of me!” / “Nobody rules over me!” • God’s word on subjection is ridiculed, misrepresented, ignored and abused • Some use it as a curse to mistreat, Gen. 3:16 • Some use it as a club to intimidate, 1 Pet. 5:2-3 Part 1
The Subject of Subjection • Subjection is a necessity! • It brings order out of chaos; peace out of strife • It produces blessings when learned and lived • All of us are subject to God! Gen. 1:1; Matt. 28:18 • We must submit ourselves to Him by being submissive in every relation in which He commands it of us, cf. Rom. 14:11-12 Part 1
Subjection Defined • Primarily, “to place or arrange under; to subordinate” (Moulton, 419) • hupotasso: “a military term, to rank under” • “To subject oneself, to obey, be subject to...” • The action caused by subjecting: “To retire, withdraw, yield, submit,” to “render obedience, be submissive” • Surrender of self-interest; to yield up personal desires in order to honor and benefit others Part 1
Subjection May Exist… • Due to an office, work, position or rank that is held • Implies a role or function that corresponds to the position held • Implies yielding to the one with that rank Part 1
Subjection May Exist… • Due to an office, work, position or rank that is held, 1 Tim. 2:11 • Implies a role or function that corresponds to the position held • Implies yielding to the one with that rank • A voluntary yielding for love’s sake, 2 Cor. 9:13 Part 1
Jesus Exemplifies Subjection • To the Father, Phil. 2:5-8 • Emptied Himself and became obedient, Heb. 5:8; Jno. 6:38; 14:28 • To His brethren, Jno. 13:3-5, 12-17 • Chaos and confusion results without proper subjection, 1 Cor. 14:31-34, 40 Part 1
The Gospel Commands Subjection • To God our Father, Jas. 4:7; Heb. 12:9 • To Jesus our Lord, Luke 6:46 • The church, Eph. 1:22-23; 5:24 • Wives to their husbands, Eph. 5:22-24; Col. 3:18; 1 Pet. 3:1, 5-6 • Husband to lead with loving service • What if he doesn’t? 1 Pet. 2:13-14, 18; 3:1 (Acts 5:29) Part 1
The Gospel Commands Subjection • Wives to their husbands, Col. 3:18; Eph. 5:22-24; 1 Pet. 3:1, 5-6 • Her submission is the voluntary yielding of love, with respect for God’s order • Knowledge and honor, 1 Pet. 3:7 • Nourish and cherish, Eph. 5:28-29 • Children to their parents, Col. 3:20; Lk. 2:51 Part 1
The Gospel Commands Subjection • Citizens to their civil government, Rom. 13:1; 1 Pet. 2:13-17 (Acts 5:29) • Servants to their masters, 1 Pet. 2:18 • Employees to their employers • Women in the assembly, 1 Cor. 14:34 (1 Tim. 2:11-12) Part 1
The Gospel Commands Subjection • Members to their elders, Heb. 13:17 • Yield to their oversight, surrendering self-interests for unity in truth and spiritual well being • Elders are servants of Christ who serve the spiritual needs of the members, 1 Tim. 3:1; 1 Pet. 5:3 Part 1
The Gospel Commands Subjection • Brethren to each other, Eph. 5:21 • Defer to each other in honor, Rom. 12:10 • Submissive, serving each other, 1 Pet. 5:5 • Christians to our teachers, 1 Cor. 16: 15-16 • Respect God and His word by obeying it when taught, 1 Tim. 4:11; 5:7; 6:2; Tit. 2:15 Part 1
Subjection • Everyone is placed under authority to someone or something • Ability to willingly submit to authority will result in… • Contentment vs. Resentment • Peace vs. Strife • Unity vs. Division • God, brethren, our families and fellow man Part 1