Nov. 6, 2022

Man Down! Paul's Radical Call for Mutual Submission in Ephesians 5

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Show Notes

Unpacking how Ephesians 5 reverses the curses of Genesis 3, Mike Erre and Tim Stafford explore the implications of mutual submission over traditional gender hierarchies. Responding to listener feedback on biblical masculinity, they delve into Paul's radical subversion of ancient household codes and what this means for the modern church's understanding of gender roles.

Key Takeaways:

• Challenging Traditional Views of Biblical Masculinity – Addressing listener questions and concerns about how the church portrays masculinity and the harm of rigid gender roles.

• Ephesians 5 and Mutual Submission – Analyzing Paul's instructions in Ephesians 5, highlighting how he promotes mutual submission and redefines relationships within the church community.

• Reversing Genesis 3’s Power Struggle – Exploring how Paul's message in Ephesians 5 offers a reversal of the hierarchical relationships resulting from the Fall, advocating for equality and reciprocity.

• Understanding Ancient Household Codes – Examining the cultural context of the pater familias and how Paul's teachings subvert societal norms of the time.

Resources Mentioned:

• Articles by Marg Mowczko – https://margmowczko.com/

• Bible Project Classroom on Genesis 1-3 – https://bibleproject.com/classroom/genesis-1-3/

• Ephesians 5:18-6:9 – Bible Gateway

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