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Ephesians

For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the Church. In God’s structure for marriage, the buck stops with the husband.  He may be the one doing the wrong, but he is responsible … Continue reading

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Ephesians 3:20

Now glory be to God who by his mighty power at work within us is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of – infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or … Continue reading

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Ephesians 4:2

Be humble and gentle.  Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. God is the ultimate authority in a marriage, because marriage is a divine institution.  Our desires, disagreements, and discontentments are secondary … Continue reading

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Ephesians 5:21

Honor Christ by submitting to each other. Spirit-filled believers know when to submit – whether in the home, at church, or on the job.  ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network This article is subject to Creative Common License. You … Continue reading

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Ephesians 5:33

The wife must respect her husband. Did you know that God never commanded wives to love their husbands?  He commanded them to respect their husbands. Iowa Web Network This article is subject to Creative Common License. You can reproduce content, … Continue reading

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Ephesians 5:33

Each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself. Mariage is not a man working a wife into his schedule;  marriage is a man making his wife his everyting! ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network … Continue reading

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Ephesians 5:31

For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flash. Adam did not have parents.  But if he did, he would left them for Eve. ~ … Continue reading

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Ephesians 5:21

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Biblical submission in marriage reflects a willingness to use your talents, opportunities, and gifts to achieve the goals established jointly for the good of the marriage. ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa … Continue reading

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Ephesians 5:31,32

“A man will… be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” Theis is a profound mystery – but I am talking about Christ and the church. God gave us marriage to demonstrate what it will be … Continue reading

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Ephesians 5:33

A man must love his wife as part of himself; and the wife must see to it that she deeply respects her husband. A husband’s craving for respect rivals his need for love.  Both are essential. ~ Dr T. Evans … Continue reading

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