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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

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Christian Life
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After 13 Years, I Am Becoming a Worse Husband

I often tell people that the moment you get married, you have relinquished the right to teach your spouse anything. I say that with a bit of tongue in cheek, but also with...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Life
Lisa Robinson
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Facebooking to the Glory of God?

Most reading this probably have a Facebook account (if you don’t get on board – its’ the 21st century after all).  I admit to multiple visits daily, checking...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Life
Prolegomena
Theology
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How Bad Can a Christian’s Doctrine Be Before they Are No Longer Christian?

When I worked at the library at Dallas Theological Seminary during the days of my formal training, I had many beloved friends with whom I worked. We often talked about our...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
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Theology Around the Web in 60 Seconds – 10.30.10

1. What do you all think of our new site? 2. This is truly a classic. A must watch. (Thanks to Carrie Hunter for getting this out to me). 3. Mike Licona’s new book on...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
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Where I Stand on the Creation Evolution Circus

As most of you know, I am not an naturalist evolutionist. I am not a Christian evolutionist either. My beliefs concerning the first chapters of Genesis are pretty traditional....
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
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Halloween: A Missed Opportunity for Evangelicals (Dan Wallace)

When our boys were little tikes, we would take them to our church on All Hallows Eve for a fun-filled night of games and candy. We did this for years. I repent. We missed some...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
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Dr. Mark Young on the Celebration of Halloween

This is a exerpt from Dr. Mark Young course on missions concerning Halloween. Mark is now the President of Dever Seminary. He is a guy who was responsible for causing many of...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
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Jesus with His Lights Turned off on Halloween

Will is dressing up as a ghost for Halloween. I was shocked. He has his Indiana Jones costume that he wears everywhere. I thought at least he would choose the Storm Trooper...
by C Michael Patton
Angels and Demons
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Demonology 101: What I Know and Don’t Know About Satan and Demons

As a Christian, I believe in angels, demons, and Satan. The Bible is pretty clear about this. However, outside of coming to passages that speak of them in Scripture, I have...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Uncategorized
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The Parable of the Boat: Illustrating Differences Between Pelagianism, Semi-Pelagianism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, Arminianism, and Calvinism

Here is a quick illustration that I hope you find helpful to distinguish between the various traditions with regard to divine sovereignty, free-will, and salvation. It is...
by C Michael Patton
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