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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

Church History
Orthodoxy
Postmodernism
Primers
Prolegomena
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Orthodoxy Across the Spectrum: 6 Views of Orthodoxy

Where Do You Stand? Christians come to theology with different starting points—presuppositions that shape how we define faithfulness. That doesn’t make those presuppositions...
by C Michael Patton
Angels and Demons
Anthropology
Current Issues in Theology
Demons
Eastern Orthodox
Ethics
Salvation
Sin
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Are We Held Guilty for Adam’s Sin: Why Aquinas’ View that Angels are not a Species Matters

Are we really held guilty for Adam’s sin? Many wrestle with the fairness of imputed sin, but Thomas Aquinas offers a surprising and compelling angle. By exploring his view...
by C Michael Patton
Christology
Doubt
Soteriology
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The Gospel is a Person, Not a Proposition

What if the Gospel isn’t primarily a formula, a set of doctrines, or even a carefully worded message—but a person? This post reflects on a real conversation with a homeless...
by C Michael Patton
Anthropology
Christian Life
Eschatology
Questions and Answers
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Won’t Heaven Be Boring?

Many wonder if heaven will be boring—an endless, unchanging existence. But what if heaven is filled with growth, learning, and endless discovery? This post explores how being...
by C Michael Patton
Apologetics
Christian Life
Church History
Ethics
Ministry
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Is Ridicule Ever a Legitimate Christian Tactic? (Don’t Answer Too Quickly!)

In this blog, we explore whether ridicule is a legitimate—and even necessary—tool for Christians. Drawing on Scripture and the teachings of Church Fathers like Augustine,...
by C Michael Patton
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
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