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
What is Systematic Theology? Addressing a Widespead Misconception
(Get Access to the 1000 Slide Introduction to Theology PowerPoint Here.) Correcting a Common Misunderstanding About Systematic Theology For those of you who have followed me...
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The New Birth: What Nicodemus Should Have Known
Nicodemus and the New Birth: A Mysterious Concept John 3:1-10 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and...
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The Day I Debated Obama – The Definitive Argument Against Abortion
Introduction Traducianism might be a term you’ve never heard of, but it addresses something crucial—how our souls come into existence. I believe the following provides a...
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False Teaching from Peter in John 21? If the First Pope Got it Wrong, to Whom do Catholics Turn
Introduction In John 21:20-23, we encounter a fascinating incident involving Peter and “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” traditionally understood to be John. The passage reads:...
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A Defense of the Continuation of Prophecy Today
Today I gave a defense of the continuation of prophecy. These are nine reasons why those who believe so, think God still speaks today. It’s a strong argument. I don’t hold to...
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Teaching the What, Why, AND How of the Christian Faith
Introduction In the Christian faith, we often place a strong emphasis on teaching what to believe. We instruct others on essential doctrines like the Trinity, the Atonement,...
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A Complete Guide to Bible Interpretation: Moving from “What Did it Mean” to “How Does it Apply”
Introduction One of the most foundational skills we can develop in our study of Scripture is the ability to move from understanding what the Bible meant in its original...
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7 Ecumenical Councils in a Nutshell
Here is a basic overview of the Seven Ecumenical Councils. I tried to make it memorable: 1. 325 (Nicaea): Christ is one substance (homoousios) with the Father. No, He’s not a...
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The Night Before: Luther’s Anfechtung Before His “Here I Stand” Speech
“Orchestrated by Satan, But Permitted by Christ” “Orchestrated by Satan, but permitted By Christ.“ This is what Martin Luther called it: “Anfechtung,” a German...
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