Gospel Marriage: Counsel to Wives - Part 2

I. Introduction (how to hear the passage, theological and textual context). II. Exposition. A. Exhortation (v. 22) - "Wives, submit yourselves." B. Explanation (v. 23) - Parallel of relationship with Christ and church. C. Exemplification (v. 24) - The church is your example to follow. III. Defense. A. Divinely-ordained marriage. Foundational to all this. B. Divinely-ordained rank. Rooted in the creation account. C. Churchly context. Everybody needs good friends. D. Not absolute submission to a creaturely, sinful husband. Only Christ is absolutely trustworthy. E. For a woman's well-being. God designs your good in this. F. Dealing with an abusive husband. Seek help from others.