“Submit to One Another in the Fear of Christ”

March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 BigSpringsEphesians 5, fifth commandment, sermons, slavery, submission

Paul grounds these household codes in the relationship between Christ and the Church. All Christians are to submit to Christ, as Christ submitted himself to God when he “emptied himself” of his kingly glory and authority, and willingly came down from heaven in his incarnation and crucifixion.

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Walking with Christ

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 BigSpringsDavid Letterman, Ephesians 5, Imitation of Christ, oprah, WWJD

As well, we are to avoid foolish talk, fake news and lies, and dirty jokes. All this sinful speech is found in all kinds of social networks and news media, and movie and TV entertainment. Wicked celebrities’ and politicians’ words are all filth, foolishness and crude jokes.