Grace Church of the Bay Area

Over the past few weeks, we've been learning what the Word says concerning biblical submission in our study of 1 Corinthians 11. Up until now, we have not been told why this hierarchical but equal relationship exists. This week, Pastor Roger details Four Theological Reasons for Subordination- -1- The Respective Representations, -2- The Original Order, -3- The Calculated Creation and -4- The Angelic Audience.

Last week we learned three foundational principals of biblical headship- -1- this is apostolic in structure - meaning, headship's design is from God -2- we need to let God's word speak for itself - specifically speaking here, submission does not mean inequality and -3- submission brings dignity and honor to the one submitting - but can conversely bring shame if not done properly. This week, we continue our study of 1 Corinthians 11 with verses 4 through 6 and discuss three explanatory elements of head coverings- -1- The Context, -2- The Contrast and -3- The Consequence.

Continuing our series on Freedom and Glory from last week, we hear Pastor Roger close us on the final four lessons on freedom and glory- -1- the commanding Principal -2- the comprehensive practice -3- the conclusive purpose and -4- the consecutive pattern.

As we discussed last week, when we as Christians learn to biblically use the freedoms we are given, the foundation must first and foremost be a focus on other people. This is not a focus on others AND self, but rather a focus on others BEFORE self. Last week we heard the first two principals in using freedom for God's glory -the crux and cornerstone- - listen in as we hear the final 5 principals from Pastor Roger.