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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

Addiction
Christian Life
Discipleship
Singles
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Gladiators and Strippers (And The Night I Closed My Eyes)

Alypius once despised the gladiator games—until one moment of weakness pulled him in. Augustine tells the story of his fall and God’s unexpected rescue.
by C Michael Patton
Apologetics
Inerrancy
New Testament
Text Criticism
Textual Problems
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The Hidden Hands: Amanuenses and the Letters Behind the Letters

This deep dive into ancient letter-writing practices explores how the use of amanuenses impacts our understanding of New Testament authorship, challenging modern assumptions...
by C Michael Patton
Culture
Current Issues in Theology
Postmodernism
Prolegomena
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Why No One Cares About Your Degree Anymore (And What to Do About It)

Social media and AI have reshaped the landscape of expertise, making traditional credentials less influential. The real challenge isn’t that people are always wrong—it’s that...
by C Michael Patton
Bibliology
Canon
Christian Philosophy
Dispensationalism
Hermeneutics
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As If You Haven’t Had Enough: The Analogia Scripturae and Apostolic Understanding

Did the apostles fully understand everything they wrote, or did divine inspiration outpace their comprehension? This post explores *analogia scripturae*—Scripture interpreting...
by C Michael Patton
Bibliology
Canon
Christian Philosophy
Dispensationalism
Hermeneutics
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Did the Gospel Writers Fully Understand Everything They Wrote?—Maybe We Should Abandon Authorial Intent Hermeneutics

Did the Gospel writers fully understand everything they wrote? This post explores analogia scripturae, authorial intent, and whether Scripture unfolds its meaning over...
by C Michael Patton
Church History
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Who is NOT Who in Church History: John of Cornwall

Lesser-Known Figures in the History of Christianity John of Cornwall (c. 1176) – Theologian, Scholar, and Defender of Christ’s Humanity If you’ve never heard of John of...
by C Michael Patton
Christian Life
Discipleship
Liberal Theology
Moral Issues
Sanctification
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The War Inside: The Tension Between Legalism and License

The Battle for the Middle It is so easy to become a legalist. Even when you come out of such, you can slip back into it in so many ways. The craving for structure, the comfort...
by C Michael Patton
Discipleship
Doubt
Prolegomena
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We Are All Only Armchair Theologians

Even the greatest theologians—giants like Augustine, Aquinas, and Calvin—only knew a sliver of the truth. Compared to God’s infinite wisdom, our knowledge is infinitesimal....
by C Michael Patton
Protestantism
Roman Catholicism
Roman Catholicism
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Partim-Partim vs Material Sufficiency or ‘Why You May Not Be Able to Corner Your Catholic Friend’

Have You Ever Talked Theology with a Roman Catholic? As a Protestant, you might have found yourself frustrated in such conversations. When you ask a Catholic where a...
by C Michael Patton
Apologetics
Resurrection of Christ
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Why Christianity Had Everything Stacked Against It—And Still Survived

Christianity is unlike any other religion, rooted in public, historical events witnessed by many, making its claims uniquely verifiable.
by C Michael Patton
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