St. Vincent of Lérins stands at the crossroads of modern Christianity, searching for the church that has matured faithfully—preserving the Gospel without adding distortions or...

by C Michael Patton

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The Legacy of Leo: A History of the Papal Namesake

With the election of Leo the Fourteenth, the Church once again invokes a name rich with history and meaning. From Leo the First—“the Great”—who faced down Attila the Hun and...

Ecclesiology (Church)

Who’s Not Who in Church History: Felix Aptunga – The Bishop Who, Sadly, Got a Libellus

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

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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

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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...

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

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