As a Calvinist, I don’t think grace is irresistible. Don’t get me wrong . . . I believe in all the “doctrines of Grace” that make one a certified...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Grace

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Five Characteristics of Legalism

1. Excels only in the visible aspects of righteousness Matt. 6:5-6 Whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray while standing in synagogues and...

Why Peter is My Best Friend

We try to make friends with people who are like us. This is a dangerous business, as it can worsen our own problems, since our friendships often serve to justify within...

Four Steps to Overcoming Judgmentalism

“Do you recycle?” someone asked me the other day. “No, I don’t,” I responded. “I hate recycling. In fact, I hate the environment.” I...

Are Roman Catholics Saved?

First, some fun: What is an Evangelical? A nice fundamentalist. How do you tell the difference between an Evangelical and a Fundamentalist? Ask them if they like Billy Graham....

“Sinners” Who Are Forgiven or “Saints” Who Sin? – Robert Saucy

In the portfolio of my Christian life, there are a few events, lessons, and people who stand out and deserve a page in my “book.” There are many things that stand...

by C Michael Patton

Dan Wallace - Contra Mundane

Folk Theology

Grace

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Avoid Every Appearance of Evil!

When Christian leaders talk about how to live a godly life, they eventually turn to the gray areas those things that are right for some but wrong for others. You know the...

Does Sola Fide Means You Can Do Whatever You Please?

The other day, my daughter did the dishes without me asking. Wait…there’s more. Get this: it is not even her job to do the dishes anymore! It is my other...

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...

Some Advice About Confronting Others (Especially About Theological Error)

You know what I hate? I hate when I am corrected by my wife. Especially when she is right! My first tendency is to get defensive. “Michael, do you think you can start...

by C Michael Patton

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