Home of Captain's Log and Captain's Blog
My beliefs have changed in the past few years, and I no longer consider myself a Calvinist. I spent many years studying, defending, proclaiming, and debating the main aspects of that soteriological system. From that time, I became familiar with…
Read more
Asking good questions leads to better thinking. When it comes to church, there is a balance between avoiding a critical spirit and thinking critically about our faith. We shouldn’t let loyalty to our church, leaders, or denomination prevent us from…
Read more
Is Christianity primarily a revelation of something done for you, or is it a calling to works done by you? The core of Christian belief rests on faith alone; however, that is much more than a facet of salvation. From…
Read more
The steadfast love of God chiefly displayed in Christ’s death and resurrection on our behalf is the aroma of life to life and death to death. The pronouncement of innocence despite undeniable guilt because of Christ’s atoning work is news…
Read more
Calvinism is an extremely debated theological system that emphasizes the sovereignty of God in salvation. This system explains the means and order of salvation in a biblically faithful manner; however, it is not salvation. As I think about the caricatures…
Read more