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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
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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
Christian Life
Depression
Doubt
Faith
Fear
Grace
Ministry
Personal (Michael Patton)
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Before I Self-Flagellate

Do you ever feel like you’re not enough? I wrote this blog about my own struggles with self-doubt and guilt, and how Romans 7 gives me hope through Paul’s honesty and God’s grace.
by C Michael Patton
Christian Life
Ethics and Morality
Grace
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Demonic Safe-Spaces

Judging others or being stuck in self-pity are traps. Discover how radical grace from Galatians 2:20 sets you free.
by C Michael Patton
Protestantism
Reformation
Roman Catholicism
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Protestantism’s Free Market Theology

Protestantism thrives in its messiness, driven by truth and diversity. Its free-market theology sharpens faith, fosters growth, and transforms lives.
by C Michael Patton
Reformation
Roman Catholicism
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The Sola Ecclesia of Roman Catholic Authority

In this episode of Through Theology in a Year, we delve deep into the Roman Catholic view of authority. We explore its historical roots, unpack the concept of Sola Ecclesia or...
by C Michael Patton
Christian Life
Discipleship
Marriage and Family
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When You Hang on the Cross of a Bad Marriage: Lessons from the Early Church

Marriage is often a gift but can sometimes feel like an unbearable trial. For those facing difficult marriages, this post explores the historical lessons of grace, mercy, and...
by C Michael Patton
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