On this episode of The Bounce, host Bob Lepine interviews Dr. Wayne Grudem. Dr. Grudem talks about his own journey and experiences in ministry, his belief in complementarity in marriage and the church, and his thoughts on the state of the church today. Bob and Dr. Grudem also touch on topics such as the need for revival in the church and the question of whether all-male leadership is a litmus test for biblical authority.
About Wayne:
Wayne Grudem is a theologian and scholar who has taught at numerous seminaries and universities around the world. He is currently a Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Phoenix Seminary, a post he has held since 1985. He was born in 1948 in Livonia, Michigan, and was educated at Harvard University, Westminster Theological Seminary and the University of Cambridge. His career began with a chance visit to Phoenix, Arizona, with his wife when they were looking for relief from Margaret's chronic pain issues. His books on theology, ethics, and Christian living are widely read and have been translated into many languages. He is best known for his work, Systematic Theology, which has been hailed as a must-have for any serious student of the Bible.
Overview:
[00:05:28] Man moves for wife's sake and is greatly blessed.
[00:08:51] Producing a translation between the RSV and NIV with clarity and accuracy.
[00:11:29] Margaret was a supportive and selfless wife, encouraging Bob to stay and fulfill his ministry at Trinity in Illinois despite her own desires.
[00:14:14] Many people prayed for me, resulting in my being one of 5% of Parkinson's patients least affected after 6 years.
[00:18:55] Biblical passages teach men and women are equal in value and personhood, but have different roles in marriage and the church; complementarianism is the dominant position in evangelicalism.
[00:20:43] Churches undermining Scripture leads to erosion of biblical authority; all male leadership is a litmus test for believing the Bible.
[00:23:03] Jesus builds church, growth movement since 1950, predominantly in Latin America, Africa, Asia, with potential for Europe and North America.
[00:24:58] Pray for revival, increase faith, preach truth and confront sin.
[00:25:45] God made all people in His image and should not be judged by color; concerns about tech's influence and gender confusion in children.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Systematic Theology by Dr. Wayne Grudem: https://www.amazon.com/Systematic-Theology-Second-Introduction-Biblical/dp/B086LKDN1J
- Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood edited by John Piper and Wayne Grudem: https://www.amazon.com/Recovering-Biblical-Manhood-Womanhood-Gruden
- Danvers Statement on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: https://cbmw.org/about/danvers-statement/
- Great Commission Collective (GCC) website: https://gccollective.org
- Stronger Together by Dave Harvey (book): https://www.amazon.com/Stronger-Together-Partnership-Virtues-Exponential/dp/0310140226
