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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

Apologetics
Atheism
Historical Jesus
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Parallels of Mythology: The Curious Case of Jesus and Elvis

Many skeptics, such as Richard Carrier, strain to make the very existence of Jesus a myth. They believe the best way to combat God is to erase Jesus completely from the record...
by C Michael Patton
Atheism
Christian Philosophy
Difficult Issues in Scripture
Evangelism
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Who Really Believes in Magic? Five Responses to the “God of the Gaps” Argument

Imagine sitting in a cozy coffee shop called Credo House, sipping on a Luther Latte, a delightful vanilla latte exclusive to this quaint establishment. You strike up a...
by C Michael Patton
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
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