Pastor Keith McMillan dives into one of the most culturally sensitive passages in the New Testament: Colossians 3:18–19.

When the gospel breaks into our lives, it doesn't just change our eternity—it transforms something as everyday as our living rooms and kitchens. To understand Paul's instructions to wives and husbands, we have to step inside the ancient Roman household, where the male head of the house (pater familias) held absolute, often harsh authority. Into that world, Paul proclaims a revolutionary message: Caesar is not Lord, the father is not Lord—Jesus is Lord.

Discover how Christ reorders the home under His gracious rule:

Wives (v. 18): Submission as a willing posture of honoring and yielding under Christ—drawing a hard line against abuse while reflecting the new creation.

Husbands (v. 19): Loving wives with the self-giving, sacrificial standard of Christ—taking responsibility, making room for her flourishing, and refusing harshness.

The Entire Church: Whether married, single, or divorced, how we all reflect Jesus by laying down self-interest in our closest relationships.