A Practical Guide to Understanding Biblical Submission…& a Link Up!

Since there’s been so much dissension and confusion over the topic of Biblical Submission on this blog lately, I thought I’d write a little bit more on this widely misunderstood topic.  I’ve created a short report called A Practical Guide to Understanding Biblical Submission. I hope it’ll answer some of your questions, disspell some common myths, strengthen your resolve, and/or help you communicate this concept to others. 

Click here to grab my guide!

The guide covers the following topics:

  • What is Biblical Submission?
  • What’s the Foundation of It?
  • What’s the Purpose of It?
  • Why Do We Struggle with It?
  • What Are the Benefits for Following It and the Detriments for not Following It?
  • What are the Common Misconceptions and Lies Surrounding It?

I’ve kept the guide short so you can read it in one sitting if you’d like.  The reading material is only 6 pages long, so please know I did not go into great depths on all the topics I’ve outlined, I’ve merely written a brief overview.

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About Jolene Engle

Living through the storms of 10 years of chronic and debilitating illnesses at the onset of motherhood, followed by facing financial ruin and losing their home not just once, but twice, Jolene's journey with Christ has not always been a cake walk. Even though her tiara is broken and her gown is tattered, she still lives as a daughter of the King, where she strives to be a godly wife to her ‘Beloved Solomon,’ and mother to her two boys. As a broken vessel herself, she loves to encourage, equip, and inspire other women to learn how to pour out their lives at the feet of Jesus like the perfume from an Alabaster Jar.

Comments

  1. What a great post!! I actually have a post on this topic coming out on Wednesday. thanks for always haveing something to think about. Thanks for letting me link up as well. I’m a follower!

    Erica
    We Three Crabs
    http://ericabarker.com

  2. Thanks for hosting the link-up. I look forward to reading your Biblical Submission. God bless ~

  3. Hi Jolene,

    My friends and I started a NEW blog. :) I posted it in the link-up! I have enjoyed reading along with your posts and am excited to get your thoughts on the new blog.

    I hope this finds you well!
    Chelsea :)
    http://www.heartsforhome.net
    http://www.for-unmarried-christian-women.com

  4. Thanks for addressing this important yet controversial topic. Submission is easier when the husband loves self-sacrificingly, as the Bible commands. Thanks for hosting & God bless!

  5. I downloaded your free guide and am looking forward to the read. I agree with you that this is a widely misunderstood concept and the only way to share truth on the matter is to seek God’s widsom. Thank you for time and effort in this area- I believe Christian women of today can appreciate that sincerely.

  6. Go to my blog. See for yourself what forgiveness can do. Not only for yourself, but for your family.

    Best book I ever read. Love and Respect

  7. Http://robynwbuxton.blogspot.com

    Sorry didn’t post link

    Stood for my marriage three long and heartbreaking years. Now we are better than ever.

  8. Thanks Jolene for sticking with this “sticky” subject!!
    Melinda

  9. Wonderful guide for those who don’t understand submission :)

  10. I loved this and the other one that got much debate. I read through a few of those comments and they were actually helpful (once I forced myself to get past the anger of some of the women). I find myself being that selfish woman who thinks “I’m not gonna be nice if he’s not”. That has been a huge problem in my marriage. My flesh wants what it wants and I have to die to it daily and I fall way short more then I care to admit. So, thank you for this Jolene. I found it very helpful, insightful, and wise.

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