My daughter, Katelynn, who is eleven, wants to start wearing make-up. I have a rule: No make-up at all until she is twelve. My wife does not agree with me. She thinks I am...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Grace

Paul Copan

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Advice to a Future Seminarian

One of my students graduated recently from Palm Beach Atlantic University, and he is heading into seminary and then the pastorate. He took a full platter of classes from me,...

Open Discussion: Former Sex Offender Now in the Pastorate…Does Grace Cover This?

Help me out here… The Associated Press reports: “A tiny Louisville church’s newest minister is a gifted music leader and popular among its three dozen...

Ecclesiology (Church)

Why Do I (A Calvinist) Go to An Arminian Church?

As many of you know, my family and I moved to Norman, Oklahoma, a year and a half ago primarily due to my mother’s illness. Previously, we lived in Frisco, Texas, where...

"Sin Boldly":What Would Luther Blog (WWLB)

I would love to see it. You think that I get in trouble? Title of Martin Luther’s Post: “Sin Boldly” Maybe that would be the title of his blog. Maybe that...

My Grace Awakening: Thank You Chuck Swindoll

As many of you already know, I love Chuck Swindoll. Thoughts of him always reignite a passion for the Gospel. His example and leadership have stablized me many times as I...

by C Michael Patton

Grace

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Grace At Kanakuk

Most of you did not know, but I am at Camp Kanakuk in Branson MO this week speaking. It is their family camp. I am teaching for five days on grace. I started Tuesday...

Theology Unplugged Broadcast #65: Law/Gospel: How does the Law Relate to the Gospel?

Â Â Â Â Question/Answers Segment: Law/Gospel: How do we square the teachings of Christ on the Sermon on the Mount with the Old Testament Law and the Paul’s teaching...

Sunday Morning Warnings

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Don’t forget to enjoy life

Considering the blog about God’s purpose for creating us, I thought that I would remind everyone (including myself) not to forget to enjoy life. If I am right, and...

Judge not! What does that mean?

I think the most well know passage of Scripture these days is no longer the “For God so loved the world…” of John 3:16, but the “Judge not, least you be judged” of Matthew...

by C Michael Patton

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