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C Michael Patton

C Michael Patton

C. Michael Patton is the primary contributor to the Parchment and Pen/Credo House Blog. He has been in ministry for nearly twenty years as a pastor, author, speaker, and blogger. 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. He can be contacted at [email protected]

Christian Life
Demons
Doubt
Screwtape Letters
2022-12-303Comments

Modern Screwtape Letter #2 — The “Stubbed Toe Factor”

My dear Wormwood, Must I remind you again of the big picture goal? You learned this on your first day in pragmatic anthropology. Our goal is to make your subject lose their...
by C Michael Patton
Christian Life
Demons
Screwtape Letters
2022-12-290Comments

Modern Screwtape Letter #1

My dear Wormwood, I am concerned about your worry. You wrote and said that your subject has been engaging in so-called “Christian apologetic” and rational studies. I know I...
by C Michael Patton
Christian Life
Depression
Doubt
2022-10-119Comments

The Sad Christian

The other day, I woke up at 2am to an unwelcome visitor. Unfortunately, I have become all too acquainted with this presence. I don’t know how to explain it. When it is...
by C Michael Patton
Apologetics
Evangelism
In a Nutshell
Prolegomena
2022-10-077Comments

Essentials and Non-Essentials in a Nutshell

    We Evangelicals talk a lot about essentials and non-essentials. Rightly so. We talk about distinguishing between those areas in our faith – those doctrines...
by C Michael Patton
Atheism
Calvinism
Difficult Issues in Scripture
Folk Theology
2022-09-293Comments

Is God Egotistical?

“It is absurd to believe that the deity has human passions, and one of the lowest human passions, a restless appetite for applause.” -David Hume “Whether,...
by C Michael Patton
Bibliology
Canon
Charismatic
Spiritual Gifts
2022-09-238Comments

If God still speaks directly to people today, doesn’t that mean that the Bible should be added to?

I am not Charismatic.  It is hard for me to describe myself as a traditional cessationist either. I refer to myself as a “de facto” cessationist. What does this mean?...
by C Michael Patton
Christian Life
Grace
2022-09-2010Comments

Beware of Professional Weaker Brethren

When my daughter Katelynn was eleven, she wanted to start wearing make-up. I had a rule: No make-up at all until she is twelve. My wife did not agree with me. She thought I...
by C Michael Patton
Culture
Ethics and Morality
2022-09-1917Comments

Did Jesus Turn Water into Wine or Grape Juice?

The issue of alcohol and the Christian is an incredibly volatile subject causing great division and stern judgments on both sides. I have been deeply affected by this issue...
by C Michael Patton
Doubt
2022-07-282Comments

Help! I Am Not Sure I’m a Believer Anymore

Are you possessed with fear that your Christian faith may be worthless, untrue, or naive? Do you constantly question whether you are really a believer? Are you paralyzed by...
by C Michael Patton
Abortion
2022-06-245Comments

The Theology of Abortion — Can A Christian Be Pro-Choice?

  The Skinny: God created man  and declared him “very good,” both body and soul. Man fell, both body and soul was involved in the fall. Everyone after Adam is...
by C Michael Patton
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