From time to time I get a hankerin’ to write a book on Calvinism. I’ve even made two attempts at the book and have incomplete drafts to prove it. But while the spirit is willing, the flesh is weak and this desire has always been left incomplete.

Despite the many volumes that have been and continue to be written on Calvinism, I believe there are a few things left to say, particularly for Calvinists and non-Calvinists in the SBC. Since it appears my book will never be written (not to mention published!), I will instead make use of the one medium that gives a voice to every small-time crackpot with an opinion: the blogosphere. (Disclaimer: I’m still working to elevate my reputation to big-time crackpot with an opinion.)

Over the next few weeks, I will be writing a series of posts on Calvinism in the SBC. I hope these posts will serve as a means of facilitating thinking and discussion about Calvinism. There needs to be robust discussion of these issues and I believe it is possible to discuss passionately, disagree vigorously, yet walk together with unity. Too often these discussions dissolve to little more than hurling accusations at each other. May that not be the case with these posts.

Below is my planned series of posts. This will likely change some as I progress. As each post is written, I will link to it in the list below so this post can serve as a kind of index.

1. Pursuing Unity as a Calvinist in the SBC
2. My Journey with Calvinism and the SBC
3. Calvin vs the Bible: Labels for a Calvinist in the SBC
4. Reformed vs Calvinist: Labels for a Calvinist in the SBC
5. The Three Point Calvinists: Labels for a Calvinist in the SBC
6. Calvinist, Arminian, or Baptist: Labels for a Calvinist in the SBC
7. TULIP: Doing Theology as a Calvinist in the SBC
8. Total Depravity: Doing Theology as a Calvinist in the SBC
9. Unconditional Election: Doing Theology as a Calvinist in the SBC
10. Limited Atonement: Doing Theology as a Calvinist in the SBC
11. Irresistible Grace: Doing Theology as a Calvinist in the SBC
12. Perseverance of the Saints: Doing Theology as a Calvinist in the SBC
13. Reaching the Lost as a Calvinist in the SBC
14. The End of Calvinism in the SBC
15. A Word to Both Sides of Calvinism in the SBC