Biblical Submission: Christlike Strength, Not Silence

Contending for the Word Q&A · Feb 3, 2026 · 4m

Few biblical teachings are more misunderstood today than submission. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains what Scripture truly means by biblical submission—and what it does not mean. Rooted in Ephesians 5:22–33, this episode shows that biblical submission is not silence, inferiority, or loss of identity. Rather, it is a voluntary, joyful, Christ-centered posture of respect and support that flows from trust in the Lord and reflects the relationship between Christ and His church. Listeners will learn: • Why submission is first vertical toward Christ, then…