John Calvin Had a Photographic Memory: It was said that he could recite long passages of Scripture and recall complex theological arguments with ease. His close friend and...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

Christian Life

Christian Philosophy

Epistemology

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This Calvinist’s View of Methodological Naturalism

Here is a weird question that I have often asked: Is Methodological Naturalism a valid method of inquiry for Christians? I know . . . cardinal sin. I have started with a hard...

The Ultimate Balanced Guide to Arminianism (from a Calvinist)

Definition of Arminianism Arminianism is a theological system developed by the Dutch theologian Jacobus Arminius (1560-1609). It is a form of Protestant Christianity that...

by C Michael Patton

Atheism

Calvinism

Difficult Issues in Scripture

Folk Theology

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Is God Egotistical?

“It is absurd to believe that the deity has human passions, and one of the lowest human passions, a restless appetite for applause.” -David Hume “Whether,...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

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12 Reasons Romans 9 Makes Me Calvinist

Considering that Matt O’Reilly from The Theology Project Online just posted “How Romans 9-11 (and Romans 8) Make Me Arminian” where he wants people to consider that Romans 9...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

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An Open Letter to Arminians

I know that some of you will have no idea what I am talking about, and others will shake their heads, but I want to say a few things anyway. I struggle this morning to find a...

12 Reasons Romans 9 is About Individual Election

Much theological debate centers around the doctrine of election. No one debates whether election is biblical, but they do debate the meaning of election. I believe in what is...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

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12 Myths About Calvinism

1. Calvinism is not a system of theology that denies God’s universal love. While there are some Calvinists who do deny God’s universal love for all men, this is certainly not...

Why Arminianism Won’t Preach (And Calvinism Won’t Sell)

Thesis: Calvinists have a corner on theologically-themed conferences. Arminians have apologetically-themed conferences. Calvinists Dominate Theology Think about the major...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

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Christianity Falling Down

One of the first things that I have to teach my students this: The Christian faith is not a house of cards. Most assuredly, there are foundational issues of the faith that, if...

by C Michael Patton

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