A Handy List of Lists
Posted by Matt Postiff November 4, 2013 on Matt Postiff's Blog under GeneralĀ
Sometimes I run into a handy list that serves as a good reminder. Other times I create one. I thought I'd collect such lists here both as a place to store the summary of what I learned, and to hopefully help my readers. Enjoy!
Guest Blindness
- Gradual slippage is hard to detect
- Relationships can blind pastor to reality
- Pastor has received positive feedback from some
- Pastor does not ask for feedback from all guests
- Feedback from members is positive
Visitor Friendly Church
- Getting around: plenty of signage for everything
- Website: easy to find service times, doctrine, map
- Parking: make clear visitor spots
- Restroom: make it easy to find one
- Bible: show me how to follow along
- Connect: make it easy to connect to a small group
- Connect: tell me how to join the church
What is Reformed Theology?
- Historic orthodox doctrine
- Protestant Reformation doctrine
- Fundamental doctrine
- Calvinistic doctrine
- Covenant Theology
Reasons for Recent Rise of Calvinism - Mark Dever
- Writings of C. H. Spurgeon
- Writings and preaching of D. Martin Lloyd Jones
- Publishing of Banner of Truth Trust bringing Calvinist doctrine to readers
- Evangelism explosion showed Calvinists can be evangelistic
- Inerrancy controversy brings Calvinist theologians to forefront
- Founding of the PCA
- J. I. Packer's Knowing God
- Preaching and writing of R. C. Sproul and John MacArthur
- John Piper and Desiring God
- Young and African American Calvinism
- Reformed para-church ministries like T4T, TGC, 9 Marks, Acts 29 and popular speakers