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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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Previously Unknown Ancient Gospel or Recent Forgery?

Last October I learned about a manuscript narrating Jesus’ life that was purportedly written by Joseph of Jerusalem, a first-century follower of Jesus. Although the claims...
by C Michael Patton
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A Message From STEP Seminary President Jean Dorlus in Haiti

From Jean Dorlus, President of STEP Seminary in Haiti: “Dear Friends,   You probably have heard of the powerful earthquake that hit Haiti yesterday evening. My family...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Evangelism
Lisa Robinson
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Truth in Advertising: A Case for Christianity’s Unique Claim

Unless you have lived in a cave or otherwise have no access to any type of media, you are aware of Brit Hume’s comments to Tiger Woods that he ought to turn to...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Calvinism
New Testament
Theology
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“Why Does He Still Find Fault”: Predestination, Election, and the Argument of Romans 9

That the Bible teaches the doctrine of election/predestination (henceforth, election) is not at issue for the Christian. All Christians believe in election. After all, it is...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
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Top Ten Most Influential Books I have Ever Read (Beside the Bible)

Please note, these are the ten most influential books for me personally. I am not saying that I believe that these are the most influential books in Christianity. I am sure...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Life
Marriage and Family
Ministry
Singles
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Where Should You Search for a Spouse? or “I Am Ashamed About Where Kristie and I Met”

At church, you numbskull! Numbskull, n “Thick-headed, dumb, oblivious to the obvious” Many of you know, but some of you don’t. I spent the early years of my...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Personal (Michael Patton)
Suffering and Pain
Suicide
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A Grief Letter to My Sister Angie (1969-2004)

Dear Angie, We just passed the 6 year anniversary of your death. I guess it was the evening of January 4, 2004 (that is what the medical examiner said), but Kristie (your...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Uncategorized
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Parchment and Pen #4 in Religious Blogs on Technorati

I don’t know how well respected Technorati still is (it used to be, but they have gone through some creditability issues), but it is nice to see that Parchment and Pen...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Calvinism
Theology Proper
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Calvinism and the Divine Decrees – Correcting a Misunderstanding

Did God create people just to send them to hell? If God elected some people and not others, doesn’t this mean that the others were elected for hell? Doesn’t...
by C Michael Patton
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Apologetics
Evangelicalism
Ministry
Prolegomena
Theology
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The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind Sixteen Years Later

I am normally one of those people who attempts to see the good in all things. I continually tell people that they need to calm down. “Get a grip.” I tell...
by C Michael Patton
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