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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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Prolegomena
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Bucer and Newton and Theological Tact

I have been talking a lot about being passionate, yet cool, calm, and understanding when contending for the truth. I have also said that you can quickly disqualify your voice...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Uncategorized
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Three Important Announcements

1. The site is changing servers. Therefore, there will not be much activity here for the next week or so. (We are scared we will lose it). 2. Tonight, you are invited to...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
. . . and other stupid statements
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"I Don't Want to Know About God, I Just Want to Know Him" . . . And Other Stupid Statements

Added to the “. . . And Other Stupid Statements” series. Albert Einstein once said “A little knowledge is a dangerous thing . . . so is a lot.” I have...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Funny
Prolegomena
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A Theology of Not Taking Ourselves Too Seriously or "Strategic Comic Relief in Theology"

I remember many years ago talking with a friend of mine about another friend. There was something about this guy that we did not like, but we could not put our finger on it....
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Evangelicalism
Funny
96Comments

The Beginner's Guide to Christianity: Thirty-Two Things You Need to Know Right Now

Revised, updated and massively expanded. (Please note: these are not really meant to be serious. This in no way reflects my doctrine—don’t go there. Lighten-up!...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Theology
55Comments

Inerrancy and the Problem of Matthew 4:8

“The devil took him [Jesus] up into an exceedingly high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them.” – Matthew 4:8 What is...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Prolegomena
Theology
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Orthodoxy, Theological Maturity, and the Development of Doctrine: From Theological DNA to Maturity

For my Introduction to Theology students, both online and at the Credo House: I am thoroughly orthodox. No, not Eastern with a capital “O”, but orthodox, meaning that I...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Apologetics
Christology
Rob Bowman
Theology Proper
Trinity
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The Great Trinity Debate Challenge

If you consider yourself a non-Trinitarian believer in Jesus, do I have a challenge for you! With the permission and support of Michael Patton, I am proposing a formal...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Ecclesiology (Church)
Leadership
Ministry
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A Call for a Diversified Pastorate

People ask me all the time if I ever think about starting a church. My answer? No, not much. Only about twice per day. I have thought through quite a bit what an...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
. . . and other stupid statements
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"Everyone Who Disagrees with Me is a Liar" . . . And Other Stupid Statements

*Added to the “. . . And Other Stupid Statements” series. Please note:there is intentional overstatement with the title for rhetorical effect. If you don’t...
by C Michael Patton
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