2021-07-113Comments

Is it Fair that You Were Born with a Sin Nature?

You were born a sinner. This does not mean you will sin as much or as bad as you could, it just means that you do not believe that God is above you and you cannot submit to...

by C Michael Patton

Angels and Demons

2021-06-061Comments

A Brief Introduction to Satan

What is his real name? We don’t really know of any formal name. He is called many informal names, which are derived from his character (Satan, “the evil one,” the devil,...

by C Michael Patton

Angels and Demons

Depression

2019-04-189Comments

Are Demons Afraid of Zoloft? Toward and Evangelical Demonology

I remember in seminary Dr. Frank Minirth covering my class on pastoral counseling. He was an internationally know Christian psychiatrist who had a successful ministry in...

2014-04-1831Comments

Are We Really Held Guilty for the Sin of Another?

The concept of Original Sin has long been a vital part of Christian Orthodoxy, yet is being challenged and redefined by many in the Church today. Some are beginning to...

by C Michael Patton

Angels and Demons

2013-02-1820Comments

Questions About Satan

What is his real name? We don’t really know of any formal name. He is called many informal names, which are derived from his character (Satan, “the evil...

2012-06-0943Comments

My Experience with a Prophetic Vision Today or “How to Test Prophecy”

I just left the house of a wonderful Christian family who is experiencing some very odd stuff at their house. I would not necessarily call this “paranormal” and I...

by C Michael Patton

Angels and Demons

Lisa Robinson

2011-10-083Comments

Combatting Militancy in Spiritual Warfare

(Lisa Robinson) It doesn’t take long for a Christian to realize that accepting Christ enlists them in a struggle. We learn very quickly that God has an enemy, Satan. ...

2011-07-0519Comments

What is Satan’s Goal?

One of the most perplexing questions I struggle with concerning Satan is this: Wait . . . first let me get something out on the table. I believe in Satan. No, not as an...

by C Michael Patton

Angels and Demons

Questions I hope no one asks

2011-01-2632Comments

Questions I Hope No One Will Ask: Why Did God Put Satan in Eden?

“I’m trying to whip the devil; I’m trying to get sanctified.” -Johnny Cash I was reading a book a couple of days ago that mentioned Satan in passing....

by C Michael Patton

Angels and Demons

2010-10-2531Comments

Demonology 101: What I Know and Don’t Know About Satan and Demons

As a Christian, I believe in angels, demons, and Satan. The Bible is pretty clear about this. However, outside of coming to passages that speak of them in Scripture, I have...

by C Michael Patton