Christ is supreme. He is the "one Lord" of created nature (1 Corinthians 8:6), therefore superior to every created thing, including the man (male). The husband is supreme. This is God's decree: "And he will rule over you" (Genesis 3:16). However, notice that both are one in Christ (Galatians 3:28). The order of rank stands: God / Christ / man / woman.

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