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...

by C Michael Patton

Difficult Issues in Scripture

Theology

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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...

by C Michael Patton

Apologetics

Difficult Issues in Scripture

Hell

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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...

by C Michael Patton

Apologetics

Depression

Difficult Issues in Scripture

Hell

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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...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Difficult Issues in Scripture

Moral Issues

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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...

by C Michael Patton

Difficult Issues in Scripture

Grace

New Testament

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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...

by C Michael Patton

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