2.14 Jonathan Leeman, David Schrock, Stephen Wellum • Interview • “Criteria for When a Woman Can Teach Among Christians”
Episode 031
42 Min
March 27, 2023
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Does Scripture permit a woman to teach a Sunday School class? What about lead a small group? While Scripture clearly teaches complementary roles for men and women, applying this teaching to various ministry settings requires careful thought. So, what does a faithful and wise complementarianism look like in practice?
Timestamps to Know
Intro: 00:37
How Conversations on Complementarianism Have Shifted – 02:33
Complementarianism Through the Decades – 05:11
The Gift of Authority Preserves Goodness & Distinction of Gender – 07:37
Erasure of Gender Leads to Authority and Justice Issues – 09:55
‘Real’ and ‘Perceived’ Injustices in Authority – 12:14
Why Leeman’s Article is an Important Piece For Today – 14:26
Lines that are Drawn for Teaching- 17:56
Concentric Circles of Authority Stemming From the Church – 20:38
A Theology of the Gathered Church is Crucial – 23:50
Is There Correlation between Ecclesiology and Egalitarianism – 26:54
Working Backwards from 1 Tim. 3:15 to 1 Tim. 2 – 30:07
Starting With a Full-Orbed Christian Worldview – 33:11
What If a Pastor Doesn’t Hold Fast to Complementarianism? – 35:07
What If a Denomination Doesn’t Hold Fast to Complementarianism? – 38:09
Jonathan Leeman serves as editorial director for 9Marks and has earned a master of divinity and a Ph.D. in theology. Today he edits the 9Marks series of books as well as the 9Marks Journal and is the co-host of the Pastors Talk podcast (9Marks.org). He has written and edited over a dozen books. He also teaches at several seminaries and serves as an elder at Cheverly Baptist Church in suburban Washington, DC. Jonathan is married and has four daughters.
David Schrock is the pastor for preaching and theology at Occoquan Bible Church in Woodbridge, Virginia. David is a two-time graduate of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a founding faculty member and professor of theology at Indianapolis Theology Seminary. And he is the author of Royal Priesthood and Glory of God along with many journal articles and online essays.
