I’m confused. Just when I think I start to figure things out, God says, “Calm down Michael.” As many of you know, I often like to take a break from my church...

Theology Unplugged – The History and Future of Evangelicalism

Join C. Michael Patton, Sam Storms, and Tim Kimberley as they discuss the history and future of Evangelicalism. [display_podcast] Other ways to get TUP: RSS iTunes Get TUP on...

by C Michael Patton

Ecclesiology (Church)

Evangelicalism

Rants

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In Defense of Hymns (Performed in a Classic Way)

I went to a church the other day and it was not much different than a rock concert. Might I say, it was a very well done rock concert. Electric guitars, drums in their own...

by C Michael Patton

Ecclesiology (Church)

Evangelicalism

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How Theologically Diverse Should Your Church Be?

Sam Storms, myself, and Tim Kimberly have been discussing this question on Theology Unplugged. As it turns out, there are quit a few people who are going through doctrinal...

by C Michael Patton

Evangelicalism

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Evangelicalism in a Nutshell

Evangelicalism suffers from its strengths. And that is a weakness that I have to be willing to live with. (Warning: Emergers—those of you who dispise labels: hold your...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

Current Issues in Theology

Evangelicalism

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What is the “New Calvinism”? . . . And Are You a Part of It?

The “New Calvinism” is not essentially a new form of Calvinism. Theologically, it is not really any different. Well, I take that back. The New Calvinist’s do...

“How People Become Evangelists of Unbelief” or Leaving (Christ)ianity – An Evangelical Epidemic

I sat down with a young lady not too long ago and had a conversation. This was a conversation about faith—her faith. Better put, this was a conversation about a faith...

Eight Things I Hate About Christianity

Most certainly, there are many more things I love about Christianity than what I hate. However, I thought I would spend a bit of time here and open up the conversation in a...

The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind Sixteen Years Later

I am normally one of those people who attempts to see the good in all things. I continually tell people that they need to calm down. “Get a grip.” I tell...

Essentials and Non-Essentials: How to Choose Your Battles Carefully

We talk a lot about this: essentials and non-essentials. In fact, at the Credo House of Theology (our headquarters), right when you walk in the front door you will see written...

by C Michael Patton

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