Is Apostolic Succession of Divine Appointment?

Gavin Ortlund (Baptist) and Jonathan Sheffield (Anglican) have a formal dialogue concerning whether apostolic succession is of divine origin. Thanks to Stephen Boyce for hosting. Check out his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExplainApol... Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truth... FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesP... Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ MY BOOKS: https://gavinortlund.com/mypublications/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/truth-unites 00:00 - Introduction 00:36 - Jonathan's Opening Statement 13:08 - Gavin's Opening Statement 26:08 - Anglican vs. non-Anglican Views 32:22 - Old Testament Precedent 38:28 - Emergence of the Monarchical Episcopate 46:06 - Timothy and Titus as Bishops? 52:08 - On the Apostolic Fathers 1:01:10 - On Jerome's Testimony 1:05:47 - How To Determine a Legitimate Church? 1:10:28 - What About Departures From Sound Doctrine? 1:20:33 - What is the Authority of the Congregation? 1:22:45 - The Influence of the Roman Empire 1:25:01 - Jonathan Assesses Gavin's Church 1:29:20 - Gavin Assesses Jonathan's Church 1:31:40 - Audience Questions