I think it is time for a little transparency (I’m not really ‘EC’, I’m actually a Lutheran trying to subvert the classic Calvinist premise by smoke and mirrors . . . just kidding 😉 , I’m ‘EC’).

Seriously, I wanted to apologize for my approach. Often if folks disagree with me or press me with points that I perceive are intended to engage in ‘ad hoc’ arguement or actually come with actual force (that catches me off guard); I tend to come off to0 strongly, or with “in-your-face” style that really is not consistent with what I think is “above reproach” or fitting for a blog that is really seeking to promote the love of Christ. I often drop things out of thin air, it would appear, that really requires much more development and argument; before I take on a “triumphalist” mantle that counts all others wrong before we ever get out of the gate. I think that I imply that I think that what I often call “Classic Calvinism” represents a sub-Christian belief that impugns folks who fit this category in such a way that it may appear that I do not believe that these people are even “saved” or well-intentioned (I don’t believe this at all).

I would like to ask for forgiveness if I have offended you through any of the ways that I just mentioned. I don’t want to be a bully, I don’t want to be a jerk, I don’t want to be Calvin’s “rascal.” What I really want to be is a loving Christian brother who is growing along, with you, in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ! I want people to feel free to challenge, respond to, or just say nothing here at the blog. I definitely don’t have what we are calling ‘EC’ all figured out, at all! In fact part of the purpose of this blog is for me to throw stuff out as I am confronted with new and exciting things in my own readings in this area. I don’t claim to be an “expert” on any of this, just a humble viator (although not salvifically or technically understood) along with the rest of you; as we all seek (no matter which direction we’re coming at all of this through, theologically) to know Jesus, and make Him known, better.

I realize this is just a blog, but it is a helpful medium, in many ways, to connect with other believers (and even non-believers) from all over this globe. It is good for all kinds of things. I get to write a book with an awesome guy (and many awesome contributors), because of the blog; I get to do a PhD in theology with some awesome people, because of this blog; I had an army of Christian soldiers behind me and my family — as we walked through cancer last year, (in many respects) because of this blog; I have met Christians from all kinds of backgrounds, regions, countries, theological persuasions, because of this blog. The Lord has really given, through the blog. I don’t want to take that away by a bad attitude, or because I’m feeling abrupt or argumentative “that particular day.”

So, as I confess, a little; I also just wanted to say thank you to all of you who have read here, and continue to read here. I hope that you will all stay around, interact and engage with the ideas being presented here! I will seek, in line with what I am saying here, to be more mature in my future blogging; to be more careful, and less presumptuous in my future endeavor. The only reason I am confessing, is because the Holy Spirit won’t leave me alone on this 😉 . . . didn’t that great “Classic Calvinist” call Him the ‘hound of heaven’?

pax.