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Difficult Issues in Scripture
Is God Egotistical?
“It is absurd to believe that the deity has human passions, and one of the lowest human passions, a restless appetite for applause.” -David Hume “Whether,...
C Michael Patton
The Two Wills of God
There are two wills in God that you have to integrate into your theology: God’s Will of Desire God’s Will of Decree All that God decrees comes to pass, without exception. All...
C Michael Patton
Why I Don’t Believe in Hell Right Now
As of this moment, I do not believe in Hell. There is not a place called Hell where people are burning, screaming or suffering. I remember many years ago hearing about someone...
C Michael Patton
Can I Reject an Eternal Hell and Still Be Saved?
I don’t really like this question. No, let me be stronger: I hate this question. Please forgive me. I understand the question and empathize with it on just about every...
C Michael Patton
How Do I Stay Sane and Believe in Hell?
Below is an email (edited) that I received recently. How would you respond? Please speak directly to John Doe. “Dear Michael, Right now I am in a crisis of faith and am...
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Did Jesus Turn Water into Wine or Grape Juice?
The issue of alcohol and the Christian is an incredibly volatile subject causing great division and stern judgments on both sides. I have been deeply affected by this issue...
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Was James Being Legalistic in Acts 15? or “Can I Eat a Rare Steak?”
Last week I went to lunch with a student here in Edmond, OK. While I rarely get the chance, whenever I can, I go to a stake joint just down the road. I love steaks. After I...
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