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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

Credo House Ministries
Christian Life
Prolegomena
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Don’t Take Yourself So Seriously

I remember, many years ago, talking with a friend of mine about another friend. There was something about this guy that we did not like, but we could not put a finger on it....
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Calvinism
Current Issues in Theology
Leadership
Prolegomena
Theology
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Fourteen Characteristics of Theological Legalism

Without question, one of the most disturbing trends in the world of theology is that, far too often, grace is eclipsed by theological legalism. Twice today I encountered this...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Depression
Doubt
Suffering and Pain
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Hurting for Oklahoma: On Bearing the Pains of Those We Don’t Know

I have been watching the television all night. Though my heart is being torn out and the miserable “Why God?” thoughts run through my mind over and over again, I...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Uncategorized
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Tornado

By now many of you have heard about the tornado that came through Oklahoma City/Moore a few hours ago. First, let me say that my family and I, the Credo House, and all who...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Bibliology
Canon
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Why I Believe the Canon is Theoretically Open (and Am Fine With It)

The term “canon” refers to the accepted books of the Bible. The Protestant canon contains 66 books; other Christian traditions vary, adding a few books often referred to as...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Uncategorized
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Press Release: Introducing Credo Courses

Friends of the Ministry, I have an incredibly exciting announcement to make. Many of you are all familiar with what we have done since 2001. Our goal has been to make high...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Education
Doubt
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Twelve Ways to Prepare Your Children for Times of Doubt

1. Let them know that it is not abnormal to experience doubt. This does not mean that your children will experience significant doubt, it just means that doubt is a common...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Calvinism
Soteriology
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Doubting Calvinists

No, I did not say “Doubting Calvinism.” Although I am a master of typos, this blog is about something different. First, every reader needs to know that I am a...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Life
Theology
153Comments

Is Bad Doctrine Sin?

It is hard for me, as a teacher of theology, to consider anything worse than bad doctrine in the church. When people’s views of God become distorted, their lives follow...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Uncategorized
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Significant Need of Credo House Ministries

Although I don’t normally use the blog for this, please give me a bit of your time to make a request as Credo House Ministries is in significant need. Credo House...
by C Michael Patton
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