In this TGC Classic recorded at TGW2014, Tim and Kathy Keller, John Piper, Kathleen Nielson, and Don Carson discuss why they’re complementarians and how they see their theology work out practically in life and ministry.
With candor and humor, they tell personal stories of how they came to their positions, address key exegetical questions, and discuss misconceptions surrounding complementarian theology.
In This Episode
00:06 – Introduction and initial thoughts on complementarianism
06:06 – Tim Keller’s journey to complementarianism
09:57 – Kathy Keller’s personal story and challenges
14:47 – John Piper’s influences and early controversies
19:21 – Don Carson’s background and early reflections
23:41 – Complementarianism vs. patriarchalism
35:45 – Theological reflections on complementarianism
40:02 – Challenges and misconceptions of complementarianism
40:21 – Practical implications and applications
50:16 – Exegetical questions and responses
Resources Mentioned:
- Jesus, Justice, and Gender Roles by Kathy Keller
- Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood edited by John Piper and Wayne Grudem
- Did Paul Require Veils or the Silence of Women? by James B. Hurley in the Westminster Theological Journal
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