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C Michael Patton

C Michael Patton

C. Michael Patton is the primary contributor to the Parchment and Pen/Credo Blog. He has been in ministry for nearly twenty years as a pastor, author, speaker, and blogger. Find him on Patreon Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary (2001), president of Credo House Ministries and Credo Courses, author of Now that I'm a Christian (Crossway, 2014) Increase My Faith (Credo House, 2011), and The Theology Program (Reclaiming the Mind Ministries, 2001-2006), host of Theology Unplugged, and primary blogger here at Parchment and Pen. But, most importantly, husband to a beautiful wife and father to four awesome children. Michael is available for speaking engagements. Join his Patreon and support his ministry

Epistemology
Mystery
Prolegomena
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Theology in the White Spaces: Five Mysteries That Refuse to Be Solved

Before we solve theology’s puzzles, we must acknowledge the pieces God hasn’t given us. These white spaces aren’t flaws—they’re invitations to worship. In this post, I explore...
by C Michael Patton
Mormonism
Prolegomena
Salvation
Sanctification
Soteriology
Trinity
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Is the Doctrine of the Trinity Essential for Salvation: Why God Revealed Himself as Trinity

Mystery, Confession, and the Boundaries of Christian Faith Listen to this blog here. I Don’t Know—And That’s Where We Begin I don’t know whether or not the doctrine of the...
by C Michael Patton
Church History
Eastern Orthodox
Ecclesiology (Church)
Evangelism
Leadership
Ministry
Reformation
Roman Catholicism
Roman Catholicism
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The Legacy of Leo: A History of the Papal Namesake

With the election of Leo the Fourteenth, the Church once again invokes a name rich with history and meaning. From Leo the First—“the Great”—who faced down Attila the Hun and...
by C Michael Patton
Addiction
Christian Life
Discipleship
Ethics
Harmartiology
Moral Issues
Sanctification
Sin
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Impulse Buying for the Soul – The Unknown Lasting Effects of Sin

Sin isn’t just breaking a rule — it’s trading God’s best for something worthless. Like Esau, we often settle for “red stuff,” chasing quick relief over lasting joy. But God,...
by C Michael Patton
Calvinism
Mystery
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Confessions of a Mystical Calvinist

Here’s a suggested **excerpt** for your post: What if we’re still wrong about some theology in heaven? In this honest and humorous reflection, I explore what it means to be...
by C Michael Patton
Calvinism
Doubt
Mystery
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Bad Theology in Heaven? Confessions of a Mystical Calvinist

Being a Calvinist isn't the struggle—it's being mistaken for *that* kind of Calvinist. This post explores "Mystical Calvinism," a way of holding the doctrines of grace with...
by C Michael Patton
Church
Church History
Eastern Orthodox
Ecclesiology (Church)
Grace
Homosexuality
Protestantism
Social Issues
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Who’s Not Who in Church History: Felix Aptunga – The Bishop Who, Sadly, Got a Libellus

Felix Aptunga, an often-overlooked figure in church history, found himself at the center of one of the most significant early Christian controversies. During the brutal...
by C Michael Patton
Church History
Orthodoxy
Postmodernism
Primers
Prolegomena
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Orthodoxy Across the Spectrum: 6 Views of Orthodoxy

Where Do You Stand? Christians come to theology with different starting points—presuppositions that shape how we define faithfulness. That doesn’t make those presuppositions...
by C Michael Patton
Angels and Demons
Anthropology
Current Issues in Theology
Demons
Eastern Orthodox
Ethics
Salvation
Sin
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Are We Held Guilty for Adam’s Sin: Why Aquinas’ View that Angels are not a Species Matters

Are we really held guilty for Adam’s sin? Many wrestle with the fairness of imputed sin, but Thomas Aquinas offers a surprising and compelling angle. By exploring his view...
by C Michael Patton
Christology
Doubt
Soteriology
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The Gospel is a Person, Not a Proposition

What if the Gospel isn’t primarily a formula, a set of doctrines, or even a carefully worded message—but a person? This post reflects on a real conversation with a homeless...
by C Michael Patton
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