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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
Eschatology
Roman Catholicism
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Five Reasons I Reject the Doctrine of Transubstantiation

The doctrine of Transubstantiation is the belief that the elements of the Lord’s table (bread and wine) supernaturally transform into the body and blood of Christ during...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Life
Grace
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Why Peter is My Best Friend

We try to make friends with people who are like us. This is a dangerous business, as it can worsen our own problems, since our friendships often serve to justify within...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Life
Christian Philosophy
Doubt
Leadership
Theology
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When You Are Sick of Theology

Theological Avoidance fallacy: n. Thinking theology is impractical for true Christian living. This is very common in our world. It is also, to some degree, understandable....
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Life
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Are Rewards in Heaven Based on Our Effort or God's Grace?

Rewards in heaven. I hope to have some, but the idea of rewards in heaven is difficult to fit into my theology. My mother used to say, “As long as I make it, I don’t care if I...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Crusades
Church History
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Why I Think the Christian Crusades were Necessary

I remember the first time I heard J. P. Moreland, Christian philosopher and apologist, speak. I was already a J. P. fan after reading his book Love Your God with all Your...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Dan Wallace - Contra Mundane
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Apologetics Conference in Texas Coming Soon

by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Doubt
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Leaving (Christ)ianity

I sat down with a young lady not too long ago and had a conversation. This was a conversation about faith—her faith. Better put, this was a conversation about a faith that...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
New Atheism
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Atheist Counseling During Tragedy

What is the meaning of life for atheists? Searching for such a teleology for atheists is not easy. Atheists don’t really have a message to those who are suffering,...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Crusades
Christian Education
Epistemology
Prolegomena
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Finding Trustworthy Scholars

Right now, in my home office, I have material about the Crusades all over the place. It is a paradise to me. I have notes and random thoughts scribbled on various pieces of...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Angels and Demons
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Questions About Satan

What is his real name? We don’t really know of any formal name. He is called many informal names, which are derived from his character (Satan, “the evil...
by C Michael Patton
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