In this lesson, we continue our examination of the topic of women preachers by looking closely at a common argument used in defense of the practice: the belief that an individual has been personally "called by God" to preach, and that this calling overrides scriptural instruction and objections.
Throughout the discussion, we contrast modern subjective feelings of a "calling" with biblical examples of divine commissions, examining what the New Testament actually teaches regarding spiritual calling, obedience, and the instructions given for the church.
Key Topics Covered
- The Argument of Personal Calling: Examining posts and perspectives from various individuals who argue that a personal sense of calling from God supersedes traditional scriptural interpretations and objections.
- Comparing Modern Views vs. Scriptural Examples: Looking at how biblical figures like Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, and the Apostles received direct, vocal commands from God, unlike modern subjective feelings or internal urges.
- New Testament Passages on Teaching and Leadership: Reviewing scriptures such as 1 Timothy 2:12 and 1 Corinthians 14:34–35 regarding order, submission, and the roles of women in the church.
- True Biblical Calling: Exploring how the New Testament defines calling in Christ—that all Christians are called to salvation and to submit fully to the teachings and authority of Christ.