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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
Apologetics
Christian Life
Current Issues in Theology
Leadership
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Fight Club for Christians

When I was young, I loved to talk about fight stories. I was really scared of fighting, but I knew I needed a few under my belt in order to have some cred among my friends. I...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Doubt
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Doubting John

Here is the sermon I just preached at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco Texas a couple of weeks ago. Basic thesis: John, not Thomas, should be called the doubter. However,...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Life
Sin
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Don’t Hold Your Hair Back When You Vomit

An old adage: “You are not who you think you are. You are who you think other people think you are.” Who do we want to be? As Christians, what is our goal? How do...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Funny
Lisa Robinson
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12 Ways to Guarantee You’ll Never Be Called “Liberal”

(Lisa Robinson) Well, its happened again, rumors of liberalism infiltrating the church.  This is bad, very bad and nothing to be remotely associated with.  It is a sure sign...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Theology Unplugged
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Theology Unplugged: How to Talk about God (and Not Lose Your Influence)

[display_podcast] Join Michael Patton and Tim Kimberley as they discuss how to be a good theologian.
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Apologetics
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The Problem with Apologetics

My wife and I just had an argument. She hung up the phone, mad. I tried to call her back to reason with her, but it had already gotten to that point. You know: where she gives...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Lisa Robinson
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100th Post: Some Thoughts on Blogs and Blogging

(Lisa Robinson) Well, since TV shows do it, I thought I could too.  This marks the 100th episode, I mean post since I’ve been blogging here at Parchment and Pen since...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Prolegomena
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Mapping Theology

1. Theological Maximalist Every doctrine is essential. This represents those who seek unity only with those with whom they have maximal agreement. There is somewhat of a...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Primers
Prolegomena
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Three Types of Christian Scholarship

1. Exegetes (research) – Level one studies original research; learning; data; facts These are the people who are continually doing research. They work primarily with...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Theology Unplugged
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Theology Unplugged: Problem Passages, 6 – Can God both love and hate someone at the same time?

[display_podcast] Join Michael Patton, Tim Kimberley and Sam Storms as they discuss if it is possible for God to both love and hate a person at the same time.
by C Michael Patton
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