Based on the context of Ephesians 5:21, the “household codes” found Ephesians 5 should be interpreted as relationships that incorporate

submission.

The historical and cultural context of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is Roman

, which means that

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had unquestioned authority over

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.

Paul’s instructions to husbands and wives in Ephesians 5:22-33 shows how the Gospel

the effects of sin and

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the long-standing practice of male dominance.

The practices of female submission and male headship are

by the Gospel.

Marriage is a

, not a hierarchy.

Husbands and wives are to view one another as

.

When a husband and wife submit to and sacrifice for one another, they experience the

of Christ in their marriage.

As we surrender to the power of the Holy Spirit, we do more than

in our marriages … we

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.