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
Charismatics and the Problem of Divine Hiddenness
In the realm of theology and philosophy, the puzzle of divine hiddenness remains a profound and enduring enigma. Join us on a journey of exploration as we delve into questions...
C Michael Patton
“You Can’t Out Give God”: Our Quazi-Evangelical Health-Wealth Gospel
In this deeply personal blog post, we explore the challenging yet enlightening journey of faith and financial struggle. Through a heartfelt narrative, the author shares his...
C Michael Patton
Is There Really Not Anything New Under the Sun? A Reflection on the Book of Ecclesiastes
In this exploration of Ecclesiastes, we delve into a unique claim suggesting that the technology of King Solomon's era surpassed our modern advancements, based on a verse...
C Michael Patton
God’s Unpredictable Path
"In the realm of spiritual communication, we often find our words about God taking unexpected paths in the hearts of those who hear them. This journey, akin to traversing...
C Michael Patton
Reserved Power: The Forgotten Virtue of Meekness
In 'Reserved Power: The Forgotten Virtue of Meekness,' we embark on a journey to rediscover meekness, a virtue often misunderstood and overlooked. From the powerful symbolism...
C Michael Patton
What ON EARTH Will Heaven Be Like
It was not until many years later that this burden of guilt and fear was taken off my shoulders. It was not until then that I found out that 'When we get to heaven, we will be...
C Michael Patton
Would Jesus Have Died a Natural Death Had He Not Been Killed?
Dive into an insightful exploration of a profound theological question: Would Christ have faced natural death had He not been crucified? This blog post delves into the...
C Michael Patton
Top 5 Sources of Theology – Countdown
Introduction: The Puzzle of Systematic Theology The following presents a journey through the world of systematic theology. Let me attempt to be your guide, my life has been...
C Michael Patton
Why I Don’t Believe in Hell . . . Right Now
Introduction: The Voices of Hell As of this moment, I do not believe in Hell. There is not a place called Hell where people are burning, screaming or suffering. I remember...
C Michael Patton