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
Learning to Live with Your Doubts
Doubting our faith can facilitate one of the most emotionally traumatic events in our lives. Whether it is doubting your salvation, God’s love, the accuracy of...
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A Theology of More III: Worship
(Lisa Robinson) This third installment kind of touches on Tim’s post, The Crazy Worship Lady. But it is not to discuss what is or is not appropriate in a worship...
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Theology Unplugged: Invitation to Calvinism – Part 12
Join Michael Patton, Tim Kimberley and Sam Storms as they discuss the Calvinism. Summary: During this broadcasts the hosts discuss issues surrounding the fifth point of the...
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What Movies CAN a Christian Watch?
I love movies. Probably too much. Definitely too much. I always think about whether something is beneficial or not. I am continually asking if such and such movie is...
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Doubters Anonymous
Have you been troubled with doubt? No, not just any doubt, but doubt about your Christian faith. Doubt can be one of the most difficult trials you can go though. The...
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“Honest Atheists”(?) and the Destiny of those who’ve never heard of Jesus
There has been considerable response to my earlier post entitled, “Bell’s Hell and the Destiny of those who’ve never heard of Jesus.” One issue that came up repeatedly was my...
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Ambient Orthodoxy
I am toying with something here and would love to see some discussion. Ambient orthodoxy: those beliefs that enjoyed common confession throughout the history of the church,...
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