I have been sitting here for a while trying to determine
just what I wanted to state in this space. It has been a while since I last
commented and rather than paste a cut from another theological resource, I
would rather try to understand what I am attempting to accomplish. For the most
part I use this space as a resource and a sounding board to flesh out ideas and
responses as well as create a reference and storage for the theological
thoughts of various theologians. This is what allows me to respond “brilliantly
and quickly” when some knucklehead repeats the standard Calvinist accusation 132-a(546)f7 He chooses to save himself (ref drawer c-4) (removing tongue from
cheek). I really don’t know how many times I have retrieved “Arminius on Free
Will” to refute the ignorance of internet schooled neophytes who insist on
playing the Pelagian trump card on unsuspecting non-Calvinists. CARM is the
most frequent opportunity for these efforts but the canard is found all over
the net. For the most part, this blog has served as an anti-Calvinist pacifier
albeit one that leaves a better taste than the Calvinist pablum I have found in
nearly every “Reformed” site explored on the “net”. So, now, I sit here
wondering what I am to do with this.
I could chase after the comments of blustering nincompoops,
Triablogue coming quickly to mind, but it would be a fruitless endeavor and
accomplish nothing but attention to an undeserving fraud. Since I prefer to be
plain speaking I might as well state it. I don’t consider the purveyors of “Triablogue”
to be Christian. Of course that is judgmental of me but I would be lying if I
stated otherwise. Perhaps I mean to state the work of Triablogue is not
Christian. There! I have fixed my quandary. They can be real Jesus people and
purveyors of garbage at the same time. Think so? That leaves me with something
else to cover my tracks.
Perhaps I could craft twenty or thirty page theses discussing
deep theological concepts and post one every week. I have written a few over
the years but have dismissed them afterwards as being unqualified to present
them. I am not a theologian. To the contrary I have need of theologians and can
only hope there are enough Calvary focused souls out there to fill the need.
Adding my “works” to the mix is not going to boost the acumen of the body of
Christ one bit. In fact it might lead one astray were I careless. Now, none of
this is to suggest I do not like or want to discuss theological issues.
Instead, I am trying to find a focus that justifies the effort.
Whatever focus defines my contributions going forward, it is
clear that discipline is a requisite for any meaningful accomplishments. Nonetheless, some
consistent discipline is necessary for me to continue. If I cannot commit to
that, there is no point in continuing. For now, the quest for purpose occupies the stage …
