Calvin the Charismatic
Scott AniolThere has been a lot of talk recently about the New Calvinists and their charismaticism; here is a post in which it is argued that John Calvin advocated lifting of hands, etc. in worship.
I haven’t had time to look at this very closely yet, but a couple initial observations:
1. Is the lifing of hands Calvin talked about the same things as the charismatic practice today?
2. It is very interesting that evidentally people automatically associate lifting of hands with charismatic theology.
Related: Here’s a useful article on lifting hands by Sam Storms:
http://www.enjoyinggodministries.com/article/i-will-lift-up-my-hands-psalm-634/
Thanks. Helpful.
I enjoyed the Bayly brothers’ post. I can’t say the same about Dr. Masters’.
@Andy – Thanks for the link to Storms’ article. It was very good and very helpful.
Andy and Barry,
Would you say that physical acts within worship is necessarily attached to charismaticism? Do you know of a similar article defending the practices written from a non-charismatic perspective?
Genuinely curious. Thanks.
Not sure. I’m not widely read on this.
Anecdotally, I know many people (myself including) who are not properly labeled “charismatics” but who are sympathetic with Storms’s article.