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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

Credo House Ministries
Evangelism
Funny
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The Beginners Guide to Christianity – Thirty-Eight Things You Need to Know Right Now!

Yes, we keep adding to them! 1. “Heads bowed, eyes closed . . .”: During a church service, you may hear a preacher abruptly break into this unexpected dialogue...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Dan Wallace - Contra Mundane
Hermeneutics
Prolegomena
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Is the Bible That Big of a Mystery?

Some people, who have slaved for years learning Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic, may find themselves saying, “You can’t really understand the Bible unless you’ve studied it in the...
by C Michael Patton
Calvinism
Doubt
Personal (Michael Patton)
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The Day I Quit Believing in God

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Dealing with doubt – Part 6: The Day I Quit Believing I have not...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Apologetics
Christian Philosophy
Paul Copan
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Paul as a Culturally-Relevant Bridge-Builder: Paul the Philosopher (Part II)

In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul affirms the goal of becoming “all things to all people” when communicating the gospel.  Providentially, Paul’s own cultural background enabled him to...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Ecclesiology (Church)
Orthodoxy
Theology Unplugged
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Theology Unplugged: How Long Should Your Doctrinal Statement Be?” – Part 3

Sam Storms has joined the Theology Unplugged cast! Here is our second installment of a three part series called “How Long Should Your Doctrinal Statement Be?”...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christology
Heresies
Theology Proper
Trinity
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Heresies: Subordinationalism – A Lesser Christ

I have been teaching theology now for over ten years. Teaching theology carries the burden of not only education, but one of correction. When it comes to heresies about the...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Ecclesiology (Church)
Orthodoxy
Theology Proper
Theology Unplugged
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Theology Unplugged (with Sam Storms): How Long Should Your Doctrinal Statement Be?” – Part 2

Sorry, forgot to post this Friday. Part three will be posted this Friday. Sam Storms has joined the Theology Unplugged cast! Here is our second installment of a three part...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Life
Suffering and Pain
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“Still Waiting for Something Good to Come Out of It” or Here in the Real World

I am different than a lot of people. When things are consistently falling apart in my life, I don’t only like to hear from others that are having train wrecks in their...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Depression
Personal (Michael Patton)
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Final Update on My Depression (I Hope)

It has been some time since I had an episode of depression. I cannot be sure, but I am fairly certain I know what caused it. Neither my circumstances nor the pressures of my...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Uncategorized
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Romans Bible Study Canceled

Folks, due to the flooding that is going on here in OKC/Edmond, we have decided to cancel the Romans Bible Study. That means both local and online viewing will not be held. I...
by C Michael Patton
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