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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
Christian Life
Lisa Robinson
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What Does it Mean to Be Spiritual?

If you’re like me, you have probably heard spirituality expressed in many different ways, both from Christians and non-Christians alike.  Many non-Christians will make...
by C Michael Patton
Bibliology
In a Nutshell
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Bible Translations in a Nutshell

I often get asked this question: Which Bible translation is the best? This issue creates more polemics than you would believe. People become impassioned for or against certain...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Calvinism
Christian Philosophy
Prolegomena
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The Incoherency of the Christian Faith or Why Calvinism is Confusing, Yet True

I had a gentleman come by the Credo House the other day. I think he just came to argue. He was one of “them.” You know what I am talking about. You would think...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Anthropology
Calvinism
Christian Philosophy
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A Calvinist’s Understanding of “Free-Will”

There are many words and concepts in theology that suffer from misunderstanding, mis-characterization, and misinformation. “Predestination,” “Calvinism,” “Total Depravity,”...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Evangelism
Paul Copan
132Comments

Do We Need to Tell People the Bad News Before the Good News?

 We’ve seen them in all manner of places—on street corners, in parking lots, at craft fairs, outside stadiums. Sometimes they’re on wearing placards, admonishing hearers to...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Life
Culture
Lisa Robinson
11Comments

What If Christian…?

A friend and regular commentor here, Scott Lenke, posted this on Theologica.  I thought it raised some interesting questions. I would love to hear your thoughts
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Uncategorized
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Theological Portal to the Web

Not sure if you have had a chance to download it yet, but I have created a theological toolbar that acts as a portal to the web. It has, what I consider to be, the best Bible...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Life
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How to Have a “Normal” Relationship with the Lord

I have four children. Katelynn is my oldest. She is eleven. Kylee is my second and she is nine. Will is my third and he is six. Zach is my youngest. He is about to turn three....
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Lisa Robinson
46Comments

Seven Possible Reasons We Find the Bible Boring

Speaking from a protestant perspective, the Holy Bible is the final authority for faith and practice.  Moreover, it is God’s ultimate communication to us.  However,...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Current Issues in Theology
Gender issues
140Comments

A Question for Egalitarians . . .

No, not a biblical one. No, not a theological one. This is a very practical question of application. I want to see how your belief plays out in real life. Here is my...
by C Michael Patton
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