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July 26, 2026 - For the Church at the St. John Church of Christ
Spiritual Discipline: Submission
Submission is an unpopular repugnant concept these days. The notion of giving away power conjures up images of becoming a doormat, a weak-willed nonentity or a brainwashed cult follower, but this perception is miles away from the biblical model of submission. True biblical submission begins in the very center of the Trinity where the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit all mutually honor and defer to each other. Christ’s submission to the Father did not make him less than the Father. It was a way the Son gave glory to the Father (Philippians 2:6-11 wonderfully depicts the nature of biblical submission).
Submission is the desire to have Jesus as the Master of my life in absolutely every way. Submission leads to growth means aligning my will and freedom with God’s will and freedom. God’s will for us includes freely submitting to each other out of love and reverence for Christ. God’s submission is rooted in God’s good and loving intentions for each one of us. Submission is not something God forces down our throats – because forcing people to submit is oppression. Therefore, biblical submission does not trap people in abusive relationships that rob them of their freedom. Submission is a way we allow God’s kingdom agenda to shape our choices, relationships and vocations; it always works in conjunction with our personal freedom.
When Christians are instructed to submit to one another (Eph. 5:21) they are called into relationships that reflect the Trinity. Each member of the body of Christ contributes to every other. Each part serves every other. Each one has a lead part that no other part can play. Together Christians freely choose to enter the divine dance of love. Submission can mean giving or receiving – leading or following – but in each case there is an element of self-giving, like the example of Jesus (from Phil. 2).
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We have bible classes for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Following classes, we meet together as a church family at 11:00 a.m. for worship services.
On the first Sunday of the month we enjoy a potluck meal together following worship service.
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