gengwall

You all know, of course, that I am simply playing devil’s advocate here. I think it is important to review and address the arguments we are likely to get. I know it helps me keep the picture clear in my mind.

Kay and Cheryl, I agree. But, how does one then avoid connecting the God/Creator oneleader in relation to the church with the head/body, husband/bride pictures in scripture? What I mean is – if Jesus is leader over the church because of what you say, how does that not make Him authority over His bride (and in turn, make the husband authority over the wife and the male authority over the female)? This is where comps make the connection. I believe that Jesus exists in a variety of capacities in relation to the church and husband/bride is just one. But I don;t have this well formulated in my head. I’m curious how you handle the apparent conflict within the egal view.