There are many words and concepts in theology that suffer from misunderstanding, mis-characterization, and misinformation. “Predestination,” “Calvinism,” “Total Depravity,”...

by C Michael Patton

Anthropology

Special Theology Unplugged: So What is an Online Theology Program Session Really Like?

Hello all! We are three weeks in to our Spring 2009 (2) semester. Michael thought it would be a good idea to record the session from last night to give everyone a better idea...

The Scent of a Man

Considering the topic as of late, I thought that this might even be better to lighten the mood a bit before round two (I have no idea where this comes from, but have been...

Men and Women: What they like and don’t like—and why it matters

I have taught a Humanity and Sin course in The Theology Program many times. Before we begin our session on the theology of genders, I spend some time asking both the men and...

Are We Condemned for the Sin of Another (Part 4: The Resolution)

Here is the situation: We are born with a propensity,Â bent, inclinationÂ to sin. Therefore, we cannot help but sin – it is our nature. Yet when we doÂ act according to...

Are we Condemned for the Sin of Another? (Part 3)

Continuing with our subject of the difficult doctrine of imputation, we now move to an interpretation of Romans 5. The questionÂ has come down to this:Â Is it possible that...

Are we Condemned for the Sin of Another? (Part 2)

In the last post we discussed the problem of Original Sin, especially from an Evangelical Reformed perspective. Are we condemned for the sin of another. Let’s get some...

by C Michael Patton

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