Church Fathers on Scripture's Authority Explore the wisdom and insights of early Church Fathers regarding the authority of Scripture in this comprehensive blog. Delve into...

by C Michael Patton

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Protestant Christianity and the True Meaning of “Sola Scriptura”

Understanding "Sola Scriptura" Unravel the often misunderstood Protestant principle of "sola scriptura." Explore its true meaning as the ultimate authority, delving into...

The Myth of a “Closed” Canon: An Open Dialogue

Revisiting the Concept of ‘Closed’ Scripture The term ‘closed canon of Scripture’ often surfaces in theological discussions, but it might not...

How Can I Believe in a Fallible Collection of Infallible Books?

Introduction I am looking at page 23 of my Bible and it has the list of books. The books all together number 66—Thirty-nine in the Old Testament and twenty-seven in the New...

If God still speaks directly to people today, doesn’t that mean that the Bible should be added to?

I am not Charismatic. It is hard for me to describe myself as a traditional cessationist either. I refer to myself as a “de facto” cessationist. What does this mean?...

How to Study the Bible in a Nutshell

The following is a practical guide to biblical interpretation following a three-step process that I have used for years. The Bible is two-thousand years old and often seems...

Humanizing Judas Iscariot

I woke up this morning thinking about Judas Iscariot, you know, the guy history remembers as the “son of hell”? The one who betrayed Jesus to the Pharisees for 30...

The Night I Discovered the Bible Isn’t THAT Important

I know I might accumulate a lot of hate for this post; or perhaps, no one will even notice my words on this page, but for those who choose to see this to the end, just stay...

Did the Early Church Fathers Believe in Sola Scriptura?

Definition of Sola Scriptura Sola Scriptura: the reformed Protestant belief that the Scriptures alone are the final and only infallible authority for the Christian. This does...

Six Factors that Do Not Affect Inerrancy

1. Use of Hyperbole and Exaggeration Just because one believes in inerrancy does not mean that he or she believe in a “technically precise” view of truth. The...

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