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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

Bibliology
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Sola Scriptura in the Early Church: 38 Quotes

Church Fathers on Scripture's Authority Explore the wisdom and insights of early Church Fathers regarding the authority of Scripture in this comprehensive blog. Delve into...
by C Michael Patton
Christian Philosophy
Prolegomena
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From Jerusalem to Athens: A Christian Pursuit of Philosophy

On My Borrowing Philosophy Other Christians have once again accused me of borrowing philosophy from pagan thought. This argument is tired. It goes something like this:...
by C Michael Patton
Angels and Demons
Difficult Issues in Scripture
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When Did God Create the Angels?

In the tapestry of Christian theology, the question of when angels were created is a thread that weaves through the Genesis narrative. Four intriguing viewpoints offer diverse...
by C Michael Patton
Christian Education
Christian Philosophy
Prolegomena
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Beyond Words: The Paramount Theological Imperative

Apophatic vs. Cataphatic Theology: An Introduction I have often talked about Apophadic theology, or the theology of negation. It attempts to describe the Divine not by stating...
by C Michael Patton
Theology Unplugged
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Conversations with Tad – 10: Charismatics and Calvinists

Warning. May have explicit language.
by C Michael Patton
Christian Life
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The Paradox of Proximity: Why Christians Often Loathe Each Other

Evangelical Theological Society The most intense and heated exchange I’ve ever seen in the church was at an Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) conference where...
by C Michael Patton
Church
Church History
Roman Catholicism
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An Open Letter to Catholic Apologists: On the Fairness of Mutual Fallibility

Dear Catholic Friends, I hope I still have some of you who visit my blog. It has been a while since I have been so active, but my prayers are that we can continue the...
by C Michael Patton
Uncategorized
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Theological Teenagers – Navigating the Dangerous Landscape of Theology

The Joy of Theological Transformation Theology is a realm that I have grown to have a love-hate relationship with. I find immense joy in its capacity to deepen one’s...
by C Michael Patton
Calvinism
Difficult Issues in Scripture
In a Nutshell
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The Ultimate Balanced Guide to Calvinism (from a Calvinist)

Calvinism, rooted in the teachings of John Calvin, is more than just a theological stance; it's a profound exploration of God's sovereignty and mankind's role in salvation....
by C Michael Patton
Addiction
Suffering and Pain
Theology Unplugged
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My Addiction Six Years Later

by C Michael Patton
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