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In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article XIV of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. Has the Generic American Church of today replaced the Gospel with a sales pitch?
Being Lutheran Podcast Episode #218 – Augsburg Confession, Article XIV, Part 2
Great episode guys!
“Ecclesiology matters!” Amen Brett!
I’m interested in this statement “Generic Christianity,” is that original to one of you?
Thanks, Jesse! We enjoy recording these episodes. Thanks for listening! I think Jason was the one to start using the expression “Generic Christianity” or sometimes “Generic American Evangelicalism.” I’m not sure it’s original to him, but it has helped us clarify what (or who) we are responding to when we make our positive (“this is what we are for”) statements flowing from Scripture.
Hey Pastors, first I appreciate your podcast immensely. So many things you all articulate so well. In my opinion your podcast is one of, if not the best Lutheran podcasts out there. I do have a question on this podcast in particular. With the discussion about womens roles in church and you saying that some of the more conservative churches seem to abuse or under appreciate the role of women, obviously this passage comes to mind: ” And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence. 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression.”
My question is how? I understand vocation and that as you said the vast majority of our Sunday school teachers are women, but when it comes to being a theologian (I suppose like Priscilla and Aquilla?) I wonder exactly what place you meant is Biblical for them to take that role within the church? (Sincere question, not rhetorical, not argumentative). Thanks. Again, I get so much from your podcasts, keep them up.
Hi Mike!
Thanks for listening and for the kind words. We appreciate it!
As for your question regarding women in the church, the simplest most direct answer is to look at their vocations. Based on our understanding of Scripture, the vocation of pastor is not available to women, but that does not mean they are to be any less valued in the church than men. As we mentioned, women often serve as Sunday school teachers. There are also paths for them to serve as Bible study leaders (especially in a women’s group) as well as other roles in the church (my congregation, for example, has a deaconess – specifically designed for the spiritual care of women in the congregation; we also allow women to read Scripture, etc.).
Although it’s not directly related to your question, I did an adult Sunday school series on 1 Tim. 2 back in September, and it may provide some useful information. You can find the first video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TGwubrbtKw
Thanks for commenting, and feel free to shoot us any additional questions.