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
A View of Trump Through His Supporters’ Eyes
Alternative Title: “old, Flawed, and Necessary: Why Some Leaders Are Just Right for Their Times” People keep asking: How could so many Americans, especially evangelicals,...
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The American God – A Prophet Without Honor: Why Familiarity with Jesus Can Be Dangerous
When I first moved to Dallas for seminary, stepping into Dallas Theological Seminary, I felt a new sense of identity forming. After all the classes, the training, and...
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The Tucker Carlson Demon – Why Would an Evil Spirit Do God’s Will?
In 1 Kings 22, God allows an evil spirit to deceive King Ahab’s prophets, leading him toward his downfall. This intriguing scene raises questions about divine sovereignty,...
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Simeon’s Surprise and Our Forgotten Hope: The Resurrection
Simeon’s hope for the Messiah’s earthly reign highlights Christian eschatology, emphasizing resurrection, renewal, and the Kingdom of God.
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What is Systematic Theology? Addressing a Widespead Misconception
(Get Access to the 1000 Slide Introduction to Theology PowerPoint Here.) Correcting a Common Misunderstanding About Systematic Theology For those of you who have followed me...
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The New Birth: What Nicodemus Should Have Known
Nicodemus and the New Birth: A Mysterious Concept John 3:1-10 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and...
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The Day I Debated Obama – The Definitive Argument Against Abortion
Introduction Traducianism might be a term you’ve never heard of, but it addresses something crucial—how our souls come into existence. I believe the following provides a...
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False Teaching from Peter in John 21? If the First Pope Got it Wrong, to Whom do Catholics Turn
Introduction In John 21:20-23, we encounter a fascinating incident involving Peter and “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” traditionally understood to be John. The passage reads:...
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