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by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

Evangelism

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If God is Sovereign, Why _________?

Earlier this summer, Brian Burgess, our Minister of Outreach, taught a two-part series on “Things God Never Said About Evangelism.” He did an outstanding job and I...

by Jeff Spry

Calvinism

Current Issues in Theology

Theology

Theology Proper

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Do Roger Olson and I Worship the Same God?

You may be surprised to know that my series of blogs this week was inspired by Roger Olson, a man I respect very deeply. Although I don’t agree withÂ him on many...

Calvinists often make the worst Calvinists

Labels are a postmodern taboo. This is understandable. Once you are labeled something, you live under the presumptions of the system that has been typified by others. This...

Tension in Calvinism – tension in the Christian faith

Since the blog “The Day I Became a Calvinist” is way too long, I thought that I would take a very good question concerning the tension that Calvinism allows...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

Personal (Michael Patton)

Soteriology

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The Day I Became a Calvinist

There are a few things that people never forget. The details of certain tragedies and trials stay by your side and the vivid details remind you of their significance. People...

The Palatability of a Doctrine Does not Determine its Veracity

I don’t think that there is a more valuable phrase that I have learned than this. “The palatability of a doctrine does not determine its veracity.” I believe...

The History of Calvinism Video

Considering our Converse with Scholars broadcasts on Calvinism and Arminianism for the next two weeks, I thought that I would post this. It looks really good. It can be...

Semi-Pelagian Narrower Catechism

This has floated around for some time. Don’t know who did it, but it is too funny (in an irenic sort of way). Warning: All will laugh and all will get offended!...

by C Michael Patton

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