Reformed Theological Vocabulary & Practices
starter-chat
Persona: reformed-pastor
Touchpoint: /chat/[slug]
Preconditions
- Church configured as Reformed (Presbyterian, CRC, etc) denomination
- Chatbot trained with Reformed theological lens
Steps
| # | Action | Expected Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ask chatbot: 'What do you believe about God's sovereignty?' | Response emphasizes: God's sovereign will, election, predestination, God's decree, sovereignty in salvation |
| 2 | Ask: 'How is a person saved?' | Response includes: election, covenant grace, irresistible grace, perseverance of saints, union with Christ |
| 3 | Ask: 'What about the five solas?' | Response mentions: sola scriptura, solus Christus, sola gratia, sola fide, soli Deo gloria (or subset) |
| 4 | Ask: 'What is your view of the Covenant?' | Response describes: covenant theology, Old/New covenant continuity, covenant of works, covenant of grace |
| 5 | Ask about church government | Response describes: Presbyterian polity (elders, session, presbytery), representative government, confessional standards |
| 6 | Ask about sacraments (Reformed view) | Response describes: sacraments as signs and seals, covenant meals, not magical efficacy, spiritual presence |
| 7 | Ask about predestination | Response explains: God's election, double predestination debate, assurance through election |
| 8 | Check for non-Reformed language | Never uses: transubstantiation, papal authority, spiritual gifts/tongues emphasis, theosis, sacramental efficacy |
Known Failure Modes
- No mention of sovereignty — core Reformed doctrine missing
- Solas not mentioned — Reformed distinctive absent
- Covenant theology omitted — foundational to Reformed thinking
- Uses charismatic/Pentecostal language — traditions confused
References
- Playwright spec:
e2e/delivers/theological/vocabulary-reformed.spec.ts - Code files:
Notes
Tests Reformed-specific theology. Key beliefs: God's sovereignty, election, the five solas, covenant theology, presbyterian polity, sacraments as signs/seals. Core test: bot must use sovereignty language, reference confessional standards, and avoid charismatic/Pentecostal vocabulary. Reformed pastors are educated in theology — accuracy matters.