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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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Michael Spencer – The Internet Monk (1956-2010)

What a heavy heart that I feel today. Who knows how to make such announcements? Who is the expert? Michael Spencer, the Internet Monk has died today. There is a vacant pulpit...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Calvinism
Current Issues in Theology
Evangelicalism
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What is the “New Calvinism”? . . . And Are You a Part of It?

The “New Calvinism” is not essentially a new form of Calvinism. Theologically, it is not really any different. Well, I take that back. The New Calvinist’s do...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Apologetics
Prolegomena
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“The Nephilim Have Been Found” or Yet Another Example of Really Bad Apologetics

Not too long ago I wrote a blog post about 14 examples of the type of apologetics (defending the faith) that Christians should not use. Due to an enthusiastically sent email I...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Apologetics
Resurrection of Christ
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Evidence for the Resurrection: Part 2 – External Evidence

In the previous blog on the resurrection, I spoke about the internal evidence for the resurrection of Christ. Now I want to look at the external evidence. External Evidence...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
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What is the Biggest Problem in Evangelicalism?

Recently, I was asked by Patheos.com to write as one of their “Cross Investigation” contributors. The question was asked to the group (including Andy Crouch,...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Apologetics
Resurrection of Christ
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Evidence of the Resurrection: Part 1 – Internal Evidence

Just as we test the historicity of any event, not through emotional conviction, but with historical evidence, I would like to devote some time to laying out a brief historical...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Apologetics
Resurrection of Christ
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What Happened to the Twelve Apostles? How Their Deaths Evidence Easter

This is an Easter updated repost—Happy Easter! Download PDF (with family discussion questions) I have an interest in the death of the Apostles. We all should. Every Christian...
by C Michael Patton
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Christian Education
Lisa Robinson
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A Theology of Indifference: Part II

Not too long ago, I was sitting with a group of Christians and engaged in a discussion with a young man about theology.  Immediately, some of his statements began to concern...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Apologetics
Christian Philosophy
Evangelicalism
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“How People Become Evangelists of Unbelief” or Leaving (Christ)ianity – An Evangelical Epidemic

I sat down with a young lady not too long ago and had a conversation. This was a conversation about faith—her faith. Better put, this was a conversation about a faith...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Uncategorized
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New to Parchment and Pen: Michael’s Hapax Legomenon

Look the word up. Good word. This will represent our new “side blog” which will contain plugs, announcements, and other things that don’t deserve a formal...
by C Michael Patton
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