2022-09-237Comments

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?...

by C Michael Patton

Charismatic

Personal (Michael Patton)

2021-09-228Comments

The Day I Accused My Wife of Infidelity (or The Danger of Modern-Day Prophecy)

I accused my wife of infidelity a few years ago. There was no evidence. There was no change in our relationship. No, it is not characteristic of her in the slightest. However,...

by C Michael Patton

Charismatic

2014-06-0329Comments

Do Charismatics Deny Sola Scriptura Due to their View of Prophecy?

While I am not a charismatic, I am around them all the time. In fact, I think that I have more charismatics that work for me than non-charismatics. It’s quite a bit of...

by C Michael Patton

Charismatic

Tim Kimberley

2014-03-1314Comments

A Theology of Acquiescence

One of my best friends and I agree we’re going to work out together at the gym. We get all excited about the possibilities related to this new strategic partnership....

by Tim Kimberley

Charismatic

Current Issues in Theology

Why I Am/Not Charismatic

2013-10-21267Comments

Let this Strange Firestorm be a Lesson

Controversy is like a social hemorrhoid that will flare up on a regular basis & need to be cooled and soothed (I almost used the term strange anal fire but I thought...

by Clint Roberts

Charismatic

Charts

Current Issues in Theology

2013-10-2189Comments

What Does it Mean to Be Charismatic?

Many within evangelical circles seem to have failed to recognize how influential and growing the charismatic movement is these days among the most theologically astute. By...

by C Michael Patton

Charismatic

2013-10-15223Comments

Why John MacArthur May Be Losing His Voice

It is awfully hard to write a blog expressing disagreement. I particularly have trouble when it comes to naming names. I am not saying it is necessarily wrong, I am just...

by C Michael Patton

Charismatic

2012-12-0254Comments

What is the Gift of Tongues?

Of all the gifts of the Spirit, I think the gift of tongues is the gift that I am most distanced from. I don’t mean this solely from a personal standpoint (as I have...

by C Michael Patton

Charismatic

Current Issues in Theology

Prolegomena

2012-07-0912Comments

Seeking a Miraculous Sign as Validation of the Prophetic

On my charismatic voyage, I have encouraged my readers time and time again to seek a sign as validation of prophetic claims. I don’t consider myself a cessationist in...

2012-06-0943Comments

My Experience with a Prophetic Vision Today or “How to Test Prophecy”

I just left the house of a wonderful Christian family who is experiencing some very odd stuff at their house. I would not necessarily call this “paranormal” and I...

by C Michael Patton

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