St. Vincent of Lérins stands at the crossroads of modern Christianity, searching for the church that has matured faithfully—preserving the Gospel without adding distortions or...

Roman Catholic Church – The Ultimate Protestant Overview

Understanding Roman Catholicism: A Protestant’s Irenic Exploration What happens when a Protestant pastor takes an honest, peaceable look at Roman Catholic doctrine—not to...

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...

Partim-Partim vs Material Sufficiency or ‘Why You May Not Be Able to Corner Your Catholic Friend’

Have You Ever Talked Theology with a Roman Catholic? As a Protestant, you might have found yourself frustrated in such conversations. When you ask a Catholic where a...

Protestantism’s Free Market Theology

Protestantism thrives in its messiness, driven by truth and diversity. Its free-market theology sharpens faith, fosters growth, and transforms lives.

The Sola Ecclesia of Roman Catholic Authority

In this episode of Through Theology in a Year, we delve deep into the Roman Catholic view of authority. We explore its historical roots, unpack the concept of Sola Ecclesia or...

by C Michael Patton

Bibliology

Ecclesiology (Church)

Roman Catholicism

Theology Unplugged

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False Teaching from Peter in John 21? If the First Pope Got it Wrong, to Whom do Catholics Turn

Introduction In John 21:20-23, we encounter a fascinating incident involving Peter and “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” traditionally understood to be John. The passage reads:...

by C Michael Patton

Eastern Orthodox

Ecclesiology (Church)

Protestantism

Roman Catholicism

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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...

The Paradox of Infallibility of Rome: A Protestant Perspective

This blog post delves into the inherent contradictions within the Roman Catholic doctrine of papal infallibility, exploring how both Catholics and Protestants grapple with the...

by C Michael Patton

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