The concept of submission is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, reflecting a fundamental aspect of the relationship between God and humanity, as well as interpersonal relationships among believers. The term "submitted" and its variations are often used to describe the act of yielding or surrendering one's own will to the authority or will of another, particularly in the context of divine authority.

Submission to God

Submission to God is a central tenet of the Christian faith. It involves recognizing God's sovereignty and aligning one's life with His will. James 4:7 exhorts believers, "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." This verse highlights the importance of submission as a means of spiritual warfare and victory over sin. Submission to God is not merely an act of obedience but a demonstration of trust and faith in His perfect plan and purpose.

Submission in the Family

The Bible also addresses submission within the family structure, particularly in the context of marriage. Ephesians 5:22-24 states, "Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything." This passage is often discussed in terms of the roles and responsibilities within a Christian marriage, emphasizing mutual respect and love, as husbands are called to love their wives sacrificially, as Christ loved the church.

Submission to Authorities

The Bible also instructs believers to submit to governing authorities as an expression of their submission to God. Romans 13:1 declares, "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God." This teaching underscores the belief that all authority is ultimately derived from God, and thus, submission to earthly authorities is an extension of one's submission to divine authority.

Submission in the Church

Within the church, submission is seen as a means of maintaining order and unity. Hebrews 13:17 advises, "Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who must give an account. Allow them to do this with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you." This verse highlights the responsibility of church leaders to shepherd the congregation and the corresponding duty of the congregation to support and follow their leadership.

Submission and Humility

Submission is closely linked to the virtue of humility. Philippians 2:3-4 encourages believers, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." This call to humility and selflessness is foundational to the Christian understanding of submission, as it requires setting aside personal desires for the benefit of others and the glory of God.

In summary, the biblical concept of submission encompasses a range of relationships and contexts, all rooted in the acknowledgment of God's ultimate authority and the call to live in accordance with His will. Whether in relation to God, family, authorities, or the church, submission is portrayed as an essential aspect of a faithful and obedient Christian life.(imp. & p. p.) of Submit.394. anatithemi -- to set up, set forth
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Christ was not Regenerated in the Baptism of John, but Submitted ...
... Chapter 49."Christ Was Not Regenerated in the Baptism of John, But Submitted to
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This Death is of Such Infinite Value and Dignity Because the ...
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Marcion's Gnostic Pretensions Vain, for the True God is Neither ...
... This being the case, does it appear to you to be justly defensible, that uncertainties
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At the Jordan
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Christ's Refutations of the Pharisees Rendering Dues to C??sar and ...
... proposed inquiry. But it is nothing short of madness to return an answer
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... in cases where the primates and archbishops are unable to settle the matter, or
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It is with no Loss or Disparagement Therefore of his Divine Nature ...
... To the Gentiles it seemed foolishness that God should have submitted to death,
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Exhortation to Workers and Ministers
... not bless your efforts, and God's children do not realize that his Spirit is working
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Christ the End of the Law
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Revival in the Home
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Submitted (8 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Submit. Multi-Version Concordance
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Submit (36 Occurrences)
... Romans 10:3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to
establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the ...
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Tyre (59 Occurrences)
... The citizens made a successful resistance and Sennacherib did not take Tyre, but
it submitted to Esar-haddon, and its king, Baal, obtained the special favor of ...
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Conscience (36 Occurrences)
... it is represented in Scripture, is an application of this principle on a vast scale;
for there the character and conduct of everyone will be submitted to the ...
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Valuable (17 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 10:34 For you not only showed sympathy with those who were imprisoned, but
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Verdict (7 Occurrences)
... in any cause, civil or criminal, committed to their examination and determination;
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Umpire (1 Occurrence)
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Opinion (91 Occurrences)
... or expression of views, of a judge, an umpire, a counselor, or other party officially
called upon to consider and decide upon a matter or point submitted. ...
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Gebal (3 Occurrences)
... rule. The city submitted to Alexander the Great without opposition, and
furnished a fleet to aid him in the siege of Tyre (332). ...
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Willing (152 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) Received of choice, or without reluctance; submitted to voluntarily; chosen;
desired. 4. (vt) Spontaneous; self-moved. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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