Introduction: The Puzzle of Systematic Theology The following presents a journey through the world of systematic theology. Let me attempt to be your guide, my life has been...

by C Michael Patton

Apologetics

The Theological Ecosystem in a Nutshell

Introduction to Christian Scholarship Christian scholarship encompasses much more than what meets the eye on a Sunday morning. It’s akin to the creation of a birthday...

by C Michael Patton

Atheism

Christian Philosophy

Difficult Issues in Scripture

Evangelism

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Who Really Believes in Magic? Five Responses to the “God of the Gaps” Argument

Imagine sitting in a cozy coffee shop called Credo House, sipping on a Luther Latte, a delightful vanilla latte exclusive to this quaint establishment. You strike up a...

From Jerusalem to Athens: A Christian Pursuit of Philosophy

On My Borrowing Philosophy Other Christians have once again accused me of borrowing philosophy from pagan thought. This argument is tired. It goes something like this:...

Beyond Words: The Paramount Theological Imperative

Apophatic vs. Cataphatic Theology: An Introduction I have often talked about Apophadic theology, or the theology of negation. It attempts to describe the Divine not by stating...

Through the Gates of Mystery: A Fascinating Glimpse of the Sons of God, Nephilim, and Other Weird Beings

In the realm of biblical mysteries, some passages in the early parts of the Bible hold a special allure. They speak of enigmatic beings known as the "sons of God," the...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Philosophy

Current Issues in Theology

Epistemology

Liberal Theology

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John Shelby Spong’s Paradoxical Religious Pluralism

In my reading of Spong today, I came across this quote. It started as a two-sentence response to it that I was going to post on Facebook. But as so often happens, it turned...

Is Belief in God a Properly Basic Belief?

Have you ever wondered whether belief in God could be considered a “Properly Basic Belief”? If you’re not familiar with the term, don’t worry;...

“So You’re Saying There’s a Chance?…That There’s NOT a God? The Problem Using Statistics to Prove God’s Existence

Introduction The realm of statistics has often been used to argue for the existence of God or some higher power. From the probability of Jesus fulfilling biblical prophecies...

The Value of Deconstructing Your Faith

Rebuilding a Lawnmower “With” My Dad Regrettably, my father hasn’t explicitly taught me much, as he seldom spoke. Most of what I’ve learned from him came through...

by C Michael Patton

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