We want to be reformed and somewhat tight on doctrine but open in approach, response and very active in engaging culture.
Here are some indications you may fall into this crew:
- Our suit barely leaves the wardrobe and hangs patiently waiting on the next wedding or funeral. Clothing is a non-issue as long as we aren't asked to stop wearing our jeans; then it's an issue!
- Our old A.V. is gathering dust somewhere (probably in the attic but we're not quite sure) while our ESVSB goes everywhere with you - in a wheelbarrow due to its size!
- We look at our book shelves and proportionately there are more 'Piper' books than any other author - including Calvin or MacArthur.
- It's been a few years since we held a hymn book; and our children probably don't know what one is.
- When we turn our iPod to shuffle there is an 8/10 chance a Piper sermon will come on and we'll have to skip on a few times until you reach some Sovereign Grace music or Christian rap.
- We reckon the only thing an organ is good for striking up is a bonfire in the church carpark where we could drink some Starbucks (maybe even a sip of Guinness) and perhaps throw a few suits on the fire to keep the fire going.
- We want freedom to raise our hands in worship - even though we never, ever do.
- We claim that the motive for our tv & film addiction, choice of music, frequenting of pubs and gigs, sport, gym, memberships etc all boil down to engaging the culture and winning the lost to Christ - though we barely even say hello to people we don't know.
What would you add?
[Update]
Aaron Browne would add the following great observations:
[Update]
Aaron Browne would add the following great observations:
1. The trend of Going for Coffee/food after the Sunday Evening service to keep fellowship and talk about the sermon.
2. Working on a sunday morning/afternoon but going to church in the evening
