Marriage: Submission Described

The Apostle Peter exhorts wives to be submissive to their own husbands.  This message describes what this means, discusses the example of Sarah and Abraham, includes other Scriptures with this same teaching, and considers exceptions to this general rule of wives' submission.

Accomplishments of Christ's Suffering

Christ's suffering at the cross yielded great benefits for all believers.  According to 1Peter 2:24-25, He (1) bore the penalty for our sins, (2) caused us to die to the controlling power of sin, (3) made us live unto righteousness, (4) healed our whole person, and (5) brought us back under the care of the Shepherd. 

Expectantly Receiving and Freely Distributing

God encourages us to come to Him expecting to receive large measures of glorious grace.  We then have the privilege of freely distributing these gracious things unto others.

Christ Our Example

The Apostle Peter calls us to imitate Jesus Christ in His example of patient, humble, submissive suffering as He was abused by unjust authorities at the time of His crucifixion.

The Christian Employee

As Christians, we should be ideal employees.  We're called to submit to our bosses, giving them "all respect" and full obedience.  Ultimately we do our work "heartily, as unto the Lord."

Submitting to Civil Government

In 1Peter 2:13-17 Christians are called to submit ourselves to "every human institution." Three reasons are also provided for why this is so important.

Abstain from Fleshly Lusts

Peter tenderly exhorts believers to abstain from sinful lusts.  The Gospel of Jesus Christ provides power for deliverance from these stronghold sins that "wage war against the soul".