tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14839062.post114226829541596143..comments2024-01-23T13:28:15.277-05:00Comments on Non Nobis Domine (Not Unto Us, O Lord): Calvinist or Reformedajcarterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13980281246023066725noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14839062.post-1142749462481828772006-03-19T01:24:00.000-05:002006-03-19T01:24:00.000-05:00There is some discussion on the difference I have ...There is some discussion on the difference I have read. For instance, many Reformed and Presbyterians fail to consider "Reformed Baptists" within the Reformed camp becasue they deny infant baptism and a more thorough covenant theology. This is a tough pill to swallow. I'm still a baptist (note the lowercase "b"), but I have some heavy leanings toward infant baptism. I haven't taken the plunge yet (a backwards pun). I believe that one aspect of being Reformed that is crucial is worship. I believe Calvin's practical significance came in the realm of worship. The focus on the preaching of the word of God, congregational singing (psalms and a few biblical canticles) without instruments, reduction of "holy days" to two (even though Calvin saw no biblical warrant for any holy day besides the Lord's Day), and monthly Lord's Supper. Theology and worship are inseparable. I suggest reading Hart and Meuther's With Reverence and Awe as a fine "primer" on the basics of Reformed worship. For a quick read, I suggest reading the chapters on Religious Worship in the Westminster Confession of Faith and the London (or Philadelphia) Baptist Confession.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14839062.post-1142375207087975552006-03-14T17:26:00.000-05:002006-03-14T17:26:00.000-05:00I'm in absolute agreement with you that there is n...I'm in absolute agreement with you that there is no Biblical theology without missiology. <BR/><BR/>I've read your book and appreciate the chance to get into your mind a bit more.<BR/><BR/>blessingsjazztheohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435183920212034277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14839062.post-1142351900898823372006-03-14T10:58:00.000-05:002006-03-14T10:58:00.000-05:00Does it solve all my questions? Of course not. But...Does it solve all my questions? Of course not. But then again, because of my depravity and sinfulness, I don't always know what the right questions are. We think too much of ourselves and not think enough of the sinfulness of our sin. Is God driven to answer all of my questions? Well, unless I am better than Job, I must answer no. Nonetheless, I have studied wide in the area of theology and have found no more veritable expression of biblical faith than that which is found in the Reformed Tradition. In coming to embrace Reformed truth, I was not searching for a corrective for the African-American church. I'm not that smart. I was simply searching the Scriptures and Church History for the truth, the faith once delivered to the saints. Reformed teachings consistently matched what the Bible was saying. As far as the Reformed faith helping us theologically but not missiologically, well, that is a cute anecdotal statement but not a good analytical one. There is not biblical theology without it incorporating missiology. The Reformation was all about the mission of the church. From John Calvin to John Owen to John Murray to John Piper, reformed theologians and preachers have consistently articulated missiology within their theology. For starters, The Church by Edmund Clowney is an excellent place to begin reading. <BR/><BR/>My prayer is that by God's grace you would develop a "reformed" mind to go along with your "reformed" spirit. Just kidding :-). Be encouraged my brother. Good to hear from you.ajcarterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13980281246023066725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14839062.post-1142310376690199472006-03-13T23:26:00.000-05:002006-03-13T23:26:00.000-05:00hello my friend,I grew up baptist and then spent 8...hello my friend,<BR/><BR/>I grew up baptist and then spent 8 years in a Presbyterian church in my early 20's. I did a stint as a staunch 5 pointer but find myself reformed more in spirit than in the letter now days. <BR/><BR/>Mostly because of praxis rather than docrinal reasons. The Reformation helped us make great strides theologically but not missiologically. <BR/><BR/>Do you have any misgivings about reformed theology or does it solve all of your questions? Are you reformed because of the correctives that it adds to the African-American Christian tradition or are there other reasons?<BR/><BR/>keep up the good work,<BR/>jtjazztheohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435183920212034277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14839062.post-1142298912231618352006-03-13T20:15:00.000-05:002006-03-13T20:15:00.000-05:00Well C-Love, you have already chosen the better pa...Well C-Love, you have already chosen the better part in reading On Being Black and Reformed :-). Nevertheless, one of the best treatments of the subject of recent note is Back to Basics by Doug Wilson and David Hagopian. I am not a big Doug Wilson fan, but he and Hagopian struck gold with this work.ajcarterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13980281246023066725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14839062.post-1142278201325238512006-03-13T14:30:00.000-05:002006-03-13T14:30:00.000-05:00Amen, and well said. This totally hit home and co...Amen, and well said. This totally hit home and convicted me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com