The Second Blast of the Trumpet Against Women’s Ordination

Listen to this episode from Abounding Grace Radio on Spotify. In this critical episode, Rev. Chris Gordon and Rev. Dr. Dan Borvan engage in a robust, biblical discussion on the Ordination of Women in the Church. They explore the common argument that rejecting the ordination of women suggests they are of less value, countering that value is not based on being called to office or being identical to men.Drawing heavily from Scripture, including 1 Timothy 2 and 1 Corinthians 14, the pastors argue that Christ ordained a particular church government with distinct roles for men and women rooted in the order of creation. They discuss how the move toward women's ordination represents a slippery slope from Reformed to Evangelical to Liberal theology.. The conversation also addresses the importance of Servant Leadership for men, the distinct, God-given role of women as nurturers (Titus 2), and the problem of "weak" men creating confusion. They conclude by emphasizing the positive, essential roles for women in the church,Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:10 - Ordination of Women in the Church00:02:45 - The reality of the "Slippery Slope"00:04:00 - The shift from Reformed to Liberal00:06:50 - Value is not based on being identical to men00:07:10 - Value is not based on being called to office00:08:20 - Christ's particular church government and roles00011:00 - Examining 1 Timothy 200:12:35 - The first female Archbishop of Canterbury00:15:25 - Argument rooted in creation00:17:30 - Why Satan hates distinctions00:20:40 - Servant Leadership: To be first, you must be last00:21:00 - 1 Corinthians 14: Rooted in law00:24:20 - God created Women to be nurturers00:25:00 - The need for men to have a strong constitution00:26:20 - Women should not be "shepherdesses"00:30:20 - The effects of "Weak" men00:32:45 - The need for a positive role for Women00:35:00 - Examining Titus 200:36:10 - Older Women training younger women00:37:10 - Acts 9: Tabitha/Dorcas00:40:20 - The Woman at the Well00:42:40 - A true man gives himself to those he cares for