Submission in the family, 1 Peter 3:1-7
As we begin our exposition of chapter 3, it’s necessary to remember the greater context of Peter’s epistle, the theme of which I believe is sanctification. Sanctification is to be holy, to be conformed to the image of Christ. To become Christlike. And as we have seen submission is one of the primary means by which God produces sanctification in us. Peter talked about submission to government in chapter 2 vs 13; he says submit to every human institution. He is talking about human and societal government. As Christians, the principle is that we are to submit to government.



