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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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Current Issues in Theology
Gender issues
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What Complementarianism is Really all About

The most common understanding of both Complementarianism and Egalitarianism goes something like this: Complementarians: Do not let women be pastors over men. Egalitarians: Do...
by C Michael Patton
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Christian Life
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The Ten Commandments in Reverse

1. You shall not have any other God’s before me. 1. Reverse: You shall place ultimate trust in only me to provide you with all that you need. You shall look toward me as...
by C Michael Patton
Current Issues in Theology
Gender issues
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Why Women Cannot Be Head Pastors

I don’t know of many more controversial issues in the church than issues regarding women in ministry. It is not controversial whether or not women can do ministry or be...
by C Michael Patton
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Uncategorized
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The Most Influential Christians in My Life

In no certain order: My mother: Although she is much different today (due to her state of mind after the stroke), she stood as rock for the faith all my life, never losing her...
by C Michael Patton
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Christian Life
Ministry
Personal (Michael Patton)
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Calling in “Spiritually Sick” to Work Today

Please note, I have added to the post to clarify. See the parenthetical addition in italics. So many times I want to throw in the ministry towel and be...
by C Michael Patton
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Bibliology
Inerrancy
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Case Studies in Inerrancy: Can Doctrine Develop within the Canon?

There would certainly be little quibble from someone who suggested that doctrine develops. There would also be no problems when someone suggests that earlier writers of the...
by C Michael Patton
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Christian Life
Lisa Robinson
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De-waving the Magic Wand: A Note on Sanctification, Doctrine and Worship

As a Christian, I would love to have a magic wand.  I would wave it like the fairy godmother did in Cinderella and make obstacles that impede my spiritual progress to...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Uncategorized
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A Response to Two Women Losing Their Faith

As many of you know, I have written much about the epidemic of people losing their faith. It is not only a concern, but an obsession of mine. Because of this, I engage with...
by C Michael Patton
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. . . and other stupid statements
Bibliology
Canon
Spiritual Gifts
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“If there are Modern Day Prophets, then the Canon is Still Open” . . . And Other Stupid Statements

I am not a charismatic.  It is hard for me to describe myself as a traditional cessationist either. I refer to myself as a “de facto” cessationist. What does this...
by C Michael Patton
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Rob Bowman
Theology Proper
Trinity
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The Great Trinity Debate – Coming April 2010

Dave Burke, a well-known Christadelphian, and I will be debating the doctrine of the Trinity for six weeks beginning Sunday, April 11, 2010, here on Parchment and Pen. Over a...
by C Michael Patton
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