You have probably known some Christians who settle every question by simple appeal to their pastor: “Pastor ____ says…” is the universal answer. This occurs with immature Christians in every church. At least in Old Calvinist churches, though, the pastor is accountable toan ecclesiastical structure undera confessional statement of doctrine. The more mature Christian in his congregation knows not to look to him to settle every question, no matter how famous or popular he may become. Even the immature are protected by the controls on pastoral arrogance. The Bus Driver: Mark Driscoll However, in the New Calvinist soil of antinomian, charismatic, non-confessionalism, such controls are rare indeed. This is why the New Calvinism has become a hotbed of celebrity-ism. It is, as I have noted, understandable that Iain Murray’s defense of the New Calvinism came in the context of the Together for the Gospel conference. Yet even there, the presence of Matt Chandler of the Acts 29 Network is an ominous reminder that the New Calvinism cannot be understood without an examination of the movement’s celebrity extraordinaire, Mark Driscoll.
Posted on: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 13:00:48 +0000
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