Elaine

We must continue to point out that comps are “cherry picking” only certain attributes of Christ they wish. Most will not claim that God has “placed all things under the HUSBAND’S feet” or that the strength by which wives stand against the wiles of the devil is her husband’s strength. (“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” 6:10) And while there are some patriarchists who claim this as part of the husband’s head/Christ “role,” generally comps do not. Which once again illustrates their “cherry picking” method for the attributes of Christ they wish to confer on husbands at the same time ignoring the general context.
The enthronement of Christ dominates the first part of Ephesians. It defines the basis of all that the believers have in their salvation and outlines a powerful ministry in His body. – “The Church, the body of Christ, is already seated in the heavenly places in Christ” (Eph. 2:6) Comps seem to ignore the basis for Paul’s use of the head/body metaphor – unity and growth in the body of Christ. ( Eph.4) “Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Eph. 5:1-2