Dive into an insightful exploration of a profound theological question: Would Christ have faced natural death had He not been crucified? This blog post delves into the...

by C Michael Patton

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What Does it Mean to Become “One Flesh”

“Therefore, a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24) What does it mean to become...

We Have Met the Enemy: Not to Say We Told You So, But . . .

Here are the grammatical corrections: Much of the maligned predictions of those who see a theological difference between men and women are coming home to roost. When we fail...

This Calvinist’s Primary Paradox: The Problem of Freedom, Responsibility, and Determinism

I’ve been pondering a complex issue today without much clarity. Free will always has given me trouble. It is not as though it is just the view I take on free will give...

The Argument for the Existence of the Soul Based on Hypothetical Replication

The existence of the soul has been a subject of philosophical and metaphysical debate throughout history. While there is no definitive proof of the soul’s existence,...

The Subsistence of the “You” Argument for the Existence of God

Have you ever stopped to ponder the concept of personal identity? While our bodies are in a constant state of renewal, with every cell being replaced approximately every seven...

by C Michael Patton

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How Can God Use Sin Yet Not Be Guilty of Sin Himself?

Why does God use sin to bring about his will? 1 Kings 22:20 And the LORD said, ‘Who will entice Ahab to march up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?’ And one suggested this, and...

Is It Really A Sin To Enjoy The Things In This World?

Is it a sin to enjoy the things of this world? I want to be careful here, but not only would I reject this statement, I would often be tempted to argue just the opposite. It...

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...

The Poverty of Loneliness

Mother Theresa had this right. I have seen this all my life, tried my best to deal with it many years as a singles’ pastor, and experience it myself in some areas of my life...

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