New Calvinism???

TIME magazine has an article out which argues that "new calvinism" is the third most influential idea changing the world today.

CLICK HERE to read the article.

Someone should tell TIME that Calvinism has been around awhile. And not just since the Reformation. Reformed theology may have been formalized on a grand scale by Luther, Calvin, Knox, etc....but long before these men you can see Reformed readings of Scripture in Augustine of Hippo. I would even say that "calvinistic" ideas were exactly what St. Paul was recording in his epistles.

This recent wave of theology from Piper, Driscoll, and Mohler may be a new resurrgence of Reformed thought within modern evangelism, but it is certainly not "new calvinism."

Nevertheless, it is pretty cool to see a secular periodical recognize the truth of God and the impact it is having on our world.

UPDATE - Rather than argue for dropping the term "new" in new calvinism, Pastor Mark has defined a few things that make it new...

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.

Original article found here HERE.

MORE UPDATE - The Heidelblog disagrees with Driscoll and says that he isn't even Reformed.

See the article HERE.

I think they argue for that based on his baptismal stance. It reads kinda like Calvinist snobbery to me. Maybe they made Driscoll's point (4) for him.

In my opinion, Mark Driscoll is a man of God. He preaches Jesus, the sovereignty of our Lord, and an orthodox Chrsitianity to the most unchurched city in America with astounding results.