Daily Devotions
Ephesians
"For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the Church; and He is the Saviour of the body."
Text: Ephesians 5:23
THE USE OF COMPARISON
As we study the text carefully, we note Paul’s use of “comparison”. This is an important hermeneutic (interpretational principle) device that we must consider carefully. What are some important things we must take note of?
1. The Main Figure in Comparison
The main figure is obviously the Lord Jesus Christ.
2. The Example of the Lord Jesus Christ
The purpose of the comparison is to point to the example of the Lord Jesus Christ. The husband is of course challenged to emulate the example of Christ.
UNDERSTANDING APPOINTMENTS
Yes, the husband is appointed “head of the wife”. Note also that Christ is “head of the Church”. Both appointments obviously come from God the Father. We now need to consider the relationship between “comparison” and “appointment”.
1. Appointments cannot be taken outside its intended context.
2. Appointments must be understood well within the context of comparison.
3. Appointments applied outside the context of comparison is questionable.
BOTH HEAD AND SAVIOUR
It is safe to make the following statements:-