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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
Soteriology
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Does One Have to Forsake all Known Sins Before they Are Saved?

I was watching a Gospel presentation on the web the other day. You know, one of those dynamic slide presentations that have a nice piano playing in the background, warm...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Life
Depression
Personal (Michael Patton)
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On Losing My Joy

“Rejoice always.” 1 Thes. 5:16 Some of you remember that back in April, I went through a serious fall emotionally. It is what some people call...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Education
Hermeneutics
Prolegomena
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Exegesis vs. Theology

It is easy to think that good exegesis automatically makes good theology. I remember the “wars” that some of the theological profs had with the exegesis profs at...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Uncategorized
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Latest Theology Unplugged: Paul Copan “Is God a Moral Monster?”

Join Michael Patton, Tim Kimberley and Paul Copan as they discuss his latest book “Is God a Moral Monster?” [display_podcast] Other ways to get TUP: Theology...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Personal (Michael Patton)
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On Break and Short Message About My Last Post

Hi folks, just in case you were wondering why there are no posts, I have been on vacation. Really quick: many people have expressed concern for me due to my last post on...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Calvinism
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The Parable of the Boat: Illustrating Differences Between Pelagianism, Semi-Pelalgianism, Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Arminianism, and Calvinism

Here is a quick illustration that I hope you find helpful to distinguish between the various traditions with regard to divine sovereignty, free-will, and salvation. It is...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Life
Lisa Robinson
12Comments

How Seminary Has Revolutionized My Life

by Lisa Robinson I was reading this blog post the other day entitled New Year’s Revolution.  Instead of new year’s resolutions, Sharifa Stevens (DTS grad and...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christian Life
Faith
Personal (Michael Patton)
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On Leaving My First Love

The best I can tell, it started about six years ago Jan. 4th. This is when I began to leave my first love. You know the reference. “Yet I hold this against you: You have...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Uncategorized
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Support Our Ministry this Year-End

Please allow me to reach out to our blog audience as we finish this year. Donate now Still reading? You must need more information. 🙂 As you may or may not know, Credo...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Calvinism
Theology
Theology Proper
36Comments

Where Do You Stand on God’s Sovereignty?

Where do you stand on God’s sovereignty? 1. Meticulous sovereignty: God is the instrumental cause behind every action and reaction there has ever been. For this view, in...
by C Michael Patton
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