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
Biblical Lists of Sins in Reverse
10 Commandments in Exodus 20:3-17 in Reverse You shall have no other gods before me. Reverse: Trust only God for everything. You shall not make for yourself an idol. Reverse:...
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Reconciling Free Will and Divine Sovereignty: A Three-Dimensional View from a Two-Dimensional World
Imagine a world where you had to choose between two truths that seem equally valid but seemed utterly contradictory. In the realm of the Christian faith, this isn’t just...
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Giving Up On Life
About thirteen years ago, right after my dad died, I felt like I gave up on life. I wasn’t going to end my life because I knew from experience the impact that would have on my...
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Could Esau Choose God – This Calvinist’s Perspective
Introduction Someone asked if Esau had the ability not to sin in Romans 9. If I were strictly adhering to the Calvinist line, I would say that Esau had free will and the...
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The Perils of Trying to Look God Eye to Eye
Introduction In our quest for certainty, we need to be careful not to find ourselves attempting to look God eye to eye. This is a problem I had and didn’t realize at the time....
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What is Dialectical Theology and Why Should You Know About It?
Dialectical theology offers a vital approach for engaging diverse theological perspectives, fostering respectful dialogue, and disarming a polarized culture. Discover how this...
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Why I Am a Conspiracy Theorist Who Does Not Really Believe Your Conspiracy
I just listened to an intriguing podcast about deep state, radical psychological warfare, secret societies, and mass manipulation that our society—indeed, the world—has been...
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