Felix Aptunga, an often-overlooked figure in church history, found himself at the center of one of the most significant early Christian controversies. During the brutal...

Orthodoxy Across the Spectrum: 6 Views of Orthodoxy

Where Do You Stand? Christians come to theology with different starting points—presuppositions that shape how we define faithfulness. That doesn’t make those presuppositions...

Is Ridicule Ever a Legitimate Christian Tactic? (Don’t Answer Too Quickly!)

In this blog, we explore whether ridicule is a legitimate—and even necessary—tool for Christians. Drawing on Scripture and the teachings of Church Fathers like Augustine,...

by C Michael Patton

Church History

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Who is NOT Who in Church History: John of Cornwall

Lesser-Known Figures in the History of Christianity John of Cornwall (c. 1176) – Theologian, Scholar, and Defender of Christ’s Humanity If you’ve never heard of John of...

What is Systematic Theology? Addressing a Widespead Misconception

(Get Access to the 1000 Slide Introduction to Theology PowerPoint Here.) Correcting a Common Misunderstanding About Systematic Theology For those of you who have followed me...

by C Michael Patton

Church History

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7 Ecumenical Councils in a Nutshell

Here is a basic overview of the Seven Ecumenical Councils. I tried to make it memorable: 1. 325 (Nicaea): Christ is one substance (homoousios) with the Father. No, He’s not a...

The Night Before: Luther’s Anfechtung Before His “Here I Stand” Speech

“Orchestrated by Satan, But Permitted by Christ” “Orchestrated by Satan, but permitted By Christ.“ This is what Martin Luther called it: “Anfechtung,” a German...

by C Michael Patton

Church History

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Theology Unplugged

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44. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: The Protestant Tradition

5 Christian Traditions and Symbols Associated with the Satanic You May Have Wrong

This post delves into commonly misunderstood aspects of Christian tradition and their origins, from the true meaning of "Lucifer" and the significance of "Xmas," to...

Every Source of Theology Explained through an Analogy of a Hospital

Understanding Theology Through a Medical Analogy Exploring the depths of theology and its various disciplines can sometimes feel like navigating a labyrinth. To simplify this...

by C Michael Patton

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