God’s promises may have fuller fulfillment than the original hearers understood, but they cannot mean less than what God actually said. This episode explores Isaiah 7, Genesis...

by C Michael Patton

Church History

Ecclesiology (Church)

Politics

Rants

0Comments

Zionism Beyond Theology

Zionism is often discussed in theological terms, but its origins are deeply historical. This essay explores Zionism as a political response to centuries of persecution,...

Ecclesiology (Church)

Protestantism

Roman Catholicism

0Comments

Hippolytus: Martin Luther in Tight Jeans

Hippolytus of Rome—pastor, theologian, and the first antipope—stood for apostolic faith without papal supremacy or priestly sacrifice. His Apostolic Tradition reveals a Church...

by C Michael Patton

Church History

Eastern Orthodox

Ecclesiology (Church)

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...

by C Michael Patton

Bibliology

Ecclesiology (Church)

Roman Catholicism

Theology Unplugged

0Comments

Season 2 “Through Theology in a Year” from Theology Unplugged is Out!

by C Michael Patton

Eastern Orthodox

Ecclesiology (Church)

Protestantism

Roman Catholicism

1Comments

Why I Don’t Think the Church Is Called to Be as Unified as We Think

Introduction In John chapter 17, Christ prays for His followers, saying, “that they may be one as we are one.” This prayer has often been interpreted as a call for...

by C Michael Patton

Church History

Ecclesiology (Church)

Theology Unplugged

0Comments

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

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Ecclesiology (Church)

Epistemology

Faith

1Comments

Embracing a Five-Dimensional Faith in the Church

Explore the depths of faith and spirituality in our latest blog post. Dive into a heartfelt journey of personal faith crisis, understand the diverse dimensions of Christian...

by C Michael Patton

Difficult Issues in Scripture

Ecclesiology (Church)

22Comments

10 Most Controversial Issues in the Church Today

I have been in ministry for 25 years. Besides a six-year stint as a pastor at Stonebriar (great memories!), I have solely taught and produced theology courses (unless you...

by C Michael Patton

« Older Articles