This past year Time Magazine contributor David Van Biema wrote that “The ‘New’ Calvinism” is the third most influential idea changing the world right now. Since the release of this article, and even Collin Hansen’s book, there has been much said in favor and against this surge of “New” Calvinism.
A great conversation has begun across the blogosphere in regards to defining what exactly it means to be “Calvinist” or “Reformed.” Personally, I have my own opinions, but this is neither the time nor place for that.
What follows is an ongoing list of articles, audio messages, and books relating in favor and against “New” Calvinism. Moreover, since many of my fellow Christians – who consider themselves “Calvinist” or “Reformed”- contend that the continuation of the Spiritual Gifts cannot exist within a Calvinist or Reformed theological framework, I opted to provide some resources that beg-to-differ (If you believe otherwise, instead of commenting on this post, please comment elsewhere or contact me so that we may consider dialoguing on this particular issue. Thanks in advance for your cooperation).
Although I’ve read and listened to the vast majority of articles, audio messages, and books below, this does not mean that I accept every jot-and-tittle said and written. Personally, I consider myself a Christian who adheres to Orthodox Christianity, Reformed Theology (in other words, Calvinism), and the Continuation of the Spiritual Gifts. Moreover, after reading numerous articles, books, and listening to many sermons on the discontinuation of the Spiritual Gifts, I must say that I’ve benefited tremendously from their insight in providing me balance in my own position.
In the end, may we heed the words of Kevin DeYoung, who said, “Please God, don’t let the New Calvinism ever, ever be about the New Calvinism…if the New Calvinism is to continue as a work of God, which I think it has been, it must continue to be about God.”
(P.S. If you’re aware of any articles, audio messages, and books that would contribute to this ongoing list, you can contact me or leave on a comment on this post with your suggestions).
“New” Calvinism
Articles
Young, Restless, Reformed: Calvinism is Making a Come Back – and Shaking-up the Church, by Collin Hansen
Young, Restless, Reformed…and so what? by Scott Lamb of Discerning Reader
The New Calvinist, by Collin Hansen
Reformed City: What some call the “New Calvinism” sees itself as reviving an old evangelicalism by Mark Bergin
The New Calvinism: 10 Ideas Changing the World Right Now, by David Van Biema of Time
Why the Time Magazine Trumpeting of New Calvinism is a Bad Thing, by Thabiti Anyabwile
The New Calvinist Movement and Potential Problems by Rob McKenzie
New Calvinism, Wikipedia
Why I am a Calvinist (And a Lot of Other Christians Are Too)by Kevin DeYoung
Where’d All These Calvinists Come From?by Mark Dever
The Message of the Resurging Calvinism by Jonathan Dodson
Some Reasons Why People Embrace Error by Mark Downes
Some people identify with a position, a label, a group, but never seem to get their roots down into the truth. They are, perhaps, caught up with the moment, riding on the crest of a wave (e.g. cool culture affirming new calvinism) but not anchored personally in the truth. Their interest is a phase, and then they move on to something new and have a testimony about how they too were once a Calvinist. Some people are restless spirits. Imagining that they really did hold to a position they can wax eloquent about it deficiencies.
The Role of the Web in the Reformed Resurgence by Justin Taylor
Why Do the New Calvinist Insist on Complementarism by Kevin DeYoung
Who Would Jesus Smack Down? by Molly Worthen of NY Times
Revisiting John Calvin’s Reformation, from CBN
New Calvinism: A Beginners Guideby Demian Farnworth
Two Cheers for the Resurgence of Calvinism in Evangelicalism: A Wesleyan-Arminian Perspective by Justin Taylor
Calvin Still Hot at 500: Meet the New Calvinists, a Generation of Young Evangelicals Thirsting for Back-to-Bible Basics from Times Online
Young, Restless, and Arbitrary? by R. Scott Clark
Old, Grumpy, and (Actually) Reformed by Dan Borvan
The New Calvinism by Alvin Hoksbergen
Dr. Peter Master’s Rips the New Calvinism by Michael Spencer
Merger of Calvinism with Worldliness by Dr. Peter Masters
Interview with Dr. Peter Masters: Article on New Calvinism by Deek Dubberly
Calvinism and Worldliness by Iain Campbell (Response to Dr. Masters)
Devil in a Bluedress by Doug Wilson (Response to Dr. Masters)
Why I am a Calvinist (And a Lot of Other Christians Are, Too) by Kevin DeYoung
Why I’m Not a New Calvinist, buy One Guy who Should Be by Andrew Jones
Audio
Young, Restless, and Reformed Michael Horton interviews Collin Hansen (November 30, 2008)
Young, Restless, and Reformed: A Discussion Henry Center Media
Books
Young, Restless, Reformed: A Journalist’s Journey with the New Calvinist by Collin Hansen.
“New” Calvinism and the Spiritual Gifts
Articles
Continuationism and Cessationism: An Interview with Dr. Wayne Grudem by Tim Challies
Continuationism and Cessationism: An Interview with Dr. Wayne Grudem, Part 2 by Tim Challies
Spiritual Gift Articles by Mark Driscoll
Martyn Llyod-Jones on the Holy Spirit by Mark Driscoll
How did I become a Reformed Continuationist from Gospel Driven Life
Reformed Continuationist Part 2 from Gospel Driven Life
Reformed Continuationist Part 3 from Gospel Driven Life
P.S. on Reformed Continuationist from Gospel Driven Life
The Gospel Age and Continuationism from Gospel Driven Life
Thoughts on the Gifts from Gospel Driven Life
C.J. Maheny and Sovereign Grace by Collin Hansen
What is a “Reformed Charismatic?” from Heat and Light
Books on the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit by C.J. Maheny
Charismatic View A collection of Articles from Monergism
Charismatic Calvinist: An Oxymoron? by Xaiver Pacheco
Resources on Spiritual Gifts A collection of articles, audio, and sermons from the ministry of John Piper – Desiring God.
Spiritual Gifts by John Piper
A Passion for Christ-Exalting Power: Martyn Lloyd-Jones on the Need for Revival and Baptism with the Holy Spirit by John Piper
Modern Spiritual Gifts as Analogousto Apostolic Gifts: Affirming Extraordinary Works of the Spirit within Cessationist Theologyby Vern Poythress
Empowered by th Spirit: Room for Differing Views by Jeff T. Purswell of Sovereign Grace Ministries
Empowered by the Spirit: A Selected Annotation of the Sovereign Grace Ministries Statement of Faith by Jeff T. Purswell of Sovereign Grace Ministries
Calvinist Corner: Spiritual Gifts and Calvinism by Matthew Slick
The Case for Continuationism by Sam Storms
Are Miraculous Gifts for Today? Part 1 by Sam Storms
Are Miraculous Gifts for Today? Part 2 by Sam Storms
What is a Reformed Charismatic? by Adrian Warnock
Llyod-Jones on the Baptism with the Holy Spirit by Adrian Warnock
More from Llyod-Jones on the Baptism with the Spirit by Adrian Warnock
What is a Reformed Continuationist by Jesse Wisnewski
Why Ephesians 2.20 Does Not Disprove the Continuation of the Gifts of the Spirit
The Gifts of the Spirit Were Not Confined to the Apostles
History and the Continuation of the Gifts of the Spirit
The Abuse of the Gifts of the Spirit Do Not Undermine their Credibility
Why the Gift of Prophecy Does Not Undermine the Authority of the Bible
Some Food for Thought from the Other Side:
Is it Possible to be a Reformed Charismatic by R. Scott Clark
Must Reformed Christians be Cessationist by R. Scott Clark
Audio
Spiritual Gifts and the Sovereignty of Godby Wayne Grudem
Charismatic ViewA collection of audio files (53) from Monergism
A Passion for Christ-Exalting Power: Martyn Lloyd-Jones on the Need for Revival and Baptism with the Holy Spirit by John Piper
Books
Showing the Spirit: A Theological Exposition of 1 Corinthians 12-14 by D.A. Carson
Are Miraculous Gifts for Today: 4 Viewsed. Wayne Grudem
Systematic Theologyby Wayne Grudem
The Gift of Prophecy in the New Testament and Today by Wayne Grudem
The Sovereign Spirit: Discerning His Gifts by Martyn Llyod-Jones
Convergence: Spiritual Journeys of a Charismatic Calvinist by Sam Storms
The Beginners Guide to Spiritual Gifts by Sam Storms
What Does it Mean to be a Calvinist?
Articles
A Game of Semantics? What does it mean to be a Reformed Continuationist? by Jesse Wisnewski
Time Magazine Names New Calvinism 3rd Most Powerful Ideaby Mark Driscoll
More Thoughts on Time Magazine and New Calvinismby Mark Driscoll
Driscoll’s New Calvinism by Paul Grimmond
Driscoll’s Confusion on “Old Calvinism” by James Grant Jr.
Who are the “Old Calvinist?” by James Grant Jr.
Reflections on the New Calvinism by Mark DeVine
Who or What Defines “Reformed?” by R. Scott Clark
A Little More on Defining Reformed by R. Scott Clark
Calvinism Old and New by R. Scott Clark
Book
Recovering the Reformed Confessions by R. Scott Clark
(Recommended: Short introduction) What is the Reformed Faith? by John Dewitt
Theology of the Reformers by Timothy George
Introduction to the Reformed Tradition by John Leith
Reformation Thought: An Introduction by Alister McGrath
What is Reformed Theology? Understanding the Baiscs by R.C. Sproul
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Demian Farnworth
on Aug 10th, 2009
@ 12:45 pm:
Holy moly! Dynamite list. God bless you for doing this. Good work. Bookmarking it and sharing it via Twitter. [btw: Thank you for the link, too!]
The Changing Face of Christianity «
on Sep 5th, 2009
@ 2:12 pm:
[...] Food for further thought: New Calvinism Resources: A Collection of Articles, Audio Messages, and Books [...]
Have the Gifts of the Spirit Ceased? « Reformed and Reforming
on Feb 20th, 2010
@ 8:33 am:
[...] category of Reformed Continuationist. For a list of articles, books, and audio messages check out “New” Calvinism Resources. [...]
The Resurgence of Calvinism « Reformed and Reforming
on Mar 9th, 2010
@ 7:32 am:
[...] Calvinism. In this article Dodson believes there are 5 important distinctions driving the New Calvinist: 1. The Gospel is not [...]
According to the Christian Science Monitor: Calvinism is Back « Reformed and Reforming
on Mar 30th, 2010
@ 8:31 am:
[...] For similar articles, see New Calvinism: A Collection of Articles, Audio Messages, and Books [...]
What Does it Mean to be Reformed? « Reformed and Reforming
on Apr 23rd, 2010
@ 7:46 am:
[...] and the Room), I was reminded that this journey of defining a movement under the vast umbrella of “New” Calvinism is ongoing and perhaps never ceasing. Dr. Horton and his peer at Westminster Seminary, CA, Dr. R. [...]
Jesse Wisnewski
on Jun 3rd, 2010
@ 8:10 pm:
@ William:
Thanks for stopping-by and chiming in on a controversial topic. I haven’t heard of people drawing comparisons between “New” Calvinism and the Emerging Church. What lead you to this conclusion?
When making such a vast, all encompassing judgment on what is taught within the “New” Calvinistic circles; all I can say is use caution and proceed carefully. Such a statement is simply the creation of a straw man argument or red herring which doesn’t help the conversation.
I would encourage you to read this post (http://reformedandreforming.org/2010/05/20/6-keys-to-disagreeing-well-and-improving-your-blogging-and-commenting-etiquette/) on disagreeing well and encourage you to press in and show how someone in particular is teaching false doctrine.
As for me, I stand with those that adhere to the Essentials of Christianity and hold loosely to those things that are considered non-essential.
Cheers, Jesse
John Piper’s Concerns with the New Calvinist « Reformed and Reforming
on Jul 15th, 2010
@ 4:44 pm:
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