Top ten things the God of Open Theism Might Say
Here is a great post from my friend Bob Practico at Sojourn Huntsville Church. I love #10 (in an irenic sort of way ;))
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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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Why did He let them walk away: John 6 and transubstantiation
Catholic apologetics is more robust today than it has been in the recent past. Since Rome has given more freedom of exploration and discover along with the encouragement for...
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A great place to start your cultural prolegomena
Besides the obvious (enrolling in the Introduction to Theology course starting March 12), this looks like a great book to start your cultural prolegomena. I have not read it...
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Doing missions in your own backyard (Cultural Prolegomena)
One of the difficulties in church ministries these days is understanding the dynamics and ethos of those in our culture today. We must ask and evaluate the thinking of those...
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The Church’s failure to reach the younger generation
Read this article. Notice in particular this statement: ““Unless something drastic is done now, the Church will lose a whole generation of leadership” to the...
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Is the Holy Spirit for Today?
What is the role of the Holy Spirit? What is the role of the Holy Spirit today? Why is there so much division among believers about the role of the third member of the...
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Things that Christians do that annoys me
I thought that this was sad, funny, informative, and hard to read all at once. It is from “Friendly Atheist.” It lists 20 things that Christians do that annoy him....
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Don’t forget to enjoy life
Considering the blog about God’s purpose for creating us, I thought that I would remind everyone (including myself) not to forget to enjoy life. If I am right, and...
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Overcoming Sin and Temptation
Information about Converse with Scholars tonight: Tonight’s Guest: Kelly M. Kapic and Justin Taylor Topic: Overcoming Sin and Temptation. “John Owen’s:...
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Inside One Emerging Church
Well, I will wait and read what you have to say. I think that they say some good things but represent more some of the more radical tendencies of some emerging churches. Plus,...
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