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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
Christian Philosophy
Ethics
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Does God Approve of “Greater-Good” Theology?

“Greater good” theology. We often talk about the “greater good” in ethics. We defend God’s use and allowance of evil, understanding that so long...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Uncategorized
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Theology Unplugged: Addicted to Experience, Part 2

Join Michael Patton and Tim Kimberley as they discuss the problem with being “Addicted to Experience” in our Christian lives. [display_podcast] Other ways to get...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Calvinism
Christian Philosophy
Theology Proper
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Does God Have Libertarian Freedom? A Response to Roger Olson

Roger Olson asked a very interesting and difficult question the other day: Does God have libertarian freedom? He was specifically addressing Calvinists (he is an Arminian) due...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Life
Faith
Prolegomena
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Why I No Longer Think Charismatics Are Demon-Possessed

One of the most difficult and rewarding experiences I have had in my journey with the Lord is having my beliefs challenged by my friends at undergraduate Bible School. Yes, I...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Evangelicalism
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The Difference Between an Evangelical and a Fundamentalist in a Nutshell

Defining terms. You know what they say: whenever you are losing an argument, just stop and require your opponent to define their terms ad infinitum. That way the argument gets...
by C Michael Patton
. . . and other stupid statements
Christian Life
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“You Can’t Out-Give God” . . . And Other Stupid Statements

It was my first semester in seminary. Kristie and I were already living hand to mouth, trusting in the Lord for his provisions. With Katelynn just born and Kylee on the way,...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Apologetics
Lisa Robinson
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The Trouble With Defense: How Much is Too Much?

(Lisa Robinson) I will confess that this post will probably raise more questions than provide answers.  And it is specifically to raise the question of how much time and...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Life
Theology Unplugged
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Theology Unplugged: Addicted to Experience

Join Michael Patton and Tim Kimberley as they discuss the problem with being “Addicted to Experience” in our Christian lives. [display_podcast]
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Life
Prolegomena
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Dieting Essentials and Theology Essentials

While in the fitness industry for eight years before seminary, I came across all kinds of fads and silver bullets loaded in the guns of many well meaning people. How does one...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Dan Wallace - Contra Mundane
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If it’s Wednesday, This Must Be a Demonstration!

(by Daniel B. Wallace) There’s an old Hollywood movie about touring Europe titled, “If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium.” In Greece, if it’s Wednesday, this must be a...
by C Michael Patton
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