Time Magazine’s 10 ideas changing the world for 2009

Peep #3. The New Calvinism: David Van Biema on Calvinism as a new destination religion for conservative Christians 

I’m very, very interested to read the article and see if Time treats conservative Christians any better than Newsweek does.

From EditorandPublisher.com via Mark Driscoll’s Twitter feed.

*Update*

The article doesn’t have much new. Much better is Mark Driscoll’s post on TheResurgence.com about New Calvinism vs. Old Calvinism

  1. Old Calvinism was fundamental or liberal and separated from or syncretized with culture. New Calvinism is missional and seeks to create and redeem culture.
  2. Old Calvinism fled from the cities. New Calvinism is flooding into cities.
  3. Old Calvinism was cessationistic and fearful of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. New Calvinism is continuationist and joyful in the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.
  4. Old Calvinism was fearful and suspicious of other Christians and burned bridges. New Calvinism loves all Christians and builds bridges between them.

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