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
Is Natural Revelation Also God’s Word?
Is natural revelation God’s word? Or does Scripture only qualify for such a title? In other words, when nature speaks clearly about something can we say that this...
C Michael Patton
Do I Believe in Inerrancy? It Depends . . .
I do believe in inerrancy. But maybe not how you define it. No I am not trying to redefine anything, but the fact is that when it comes to this issue there is a spectrum...
C Michael Patton
The Evangelical Epidemic of Theological Accountability and Discipline
No one likes to be told they are wrong. Correction and critique are things we go out of our way to avoid. Those who can ask the tough questions about your...
C Michael Patton
The Evangelical Epidemic of Theological Accountability and Discipline
No one likes to be told they are wrong. Correction and critique are things we go out of our way to avoid. Those who can ask the tough questions about your life,...
C Michael Patton
The Gospel of the Young Earth
Are young earth creationists actually leading people away from the Gospel? This is not necessarily the argument that made by Vance McAllister at the Euangelion blog, but he...
C Michael Patton
Theology Unplugged: What is the “True” Church #4
What is the “True” church? #4 What are the essential components that are necessary for a local church to be a local church? Do you have to have a sermon? Sunday...
C Michael Patton
The Best Theological Training on the Internet
It has been called “The best online theological education program, bar none.” The time is now! You have considered it, feared it, and tested it, but now it is time...
C Michael Patton
Do I Believe in Inerrancy? It Depends . . .
I do believe in inerrancy. But maybe not how you define it. No, I am not trying to redefine anything, but the fact is that when it comes to this issue there is a spectrum of...
C Michael Patton
My View of Dispensationalism: Progressive Covenantalism
I am a dispensationalist . . . I think. Below is my explanation of my view. While the term “Progressive Covenantalism” suggests a hybrid between Covenant Theology...
C Michael Patton