In the last post of this series, I made an argument for the “Dual-Source Theory” of authority (shared by both Catholics and many Eastern Orthodox). Naturally, since I don’t...

In Defense of Sola Scriptura – Part Three – An Argument for the Dual-Source Theory

In last two posts, I have tried to define the Protestant doctrine of sola Scriptura. Specifically, I have tried to distinguish it from any theory that allows for or requires...

Why I Don’t Buy the Roman Catholic Interpretation of John 6 in Defense of Transubstantiation

Catholic apologetics is more robust today than it has been in the recent past. Since Rome has given more freedom of exploration and discover along with the encouragement for...

An Emerging Understanding of “Orthodox” – Part 4: Are Catholics Orthodox?

Is the Roman Catholic Church unorthodox? From the perspective of a Protestant understanding of “orthodoxy,” relations to other traditions can vary....

by C Michael Patton

Denominations

Ecclesiology (Church)

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Theology Unplugged: “Marks of a False Church” (What is the “True” Church #6)

What is the “True” church? #5 What is the definition of a true church? Here we will continue our discussion of what a legitimate church. [display_podcast]

by C Michael Patton

Ecclesiology (Church)

Theology Unplugged: “Marks of a False Church” (What is the “True” Church #5)

What is the “True” church? #5 What is the definition of a true church? Here we will continue our discussion of what a legitimate church. We will also ask Is the...

by C Michael Patton

Ecclesiology (Church)

Evangelicalism

Roman Catholicism

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Theology Unplugged: What is the “True” Church #4

What is the “True” church? #4 What are the essential components that are necessary for a local church to be a local church? Do you have to have a sermon? Sunday...

by C Michael Patton

Church History

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Theology Unplugged: What is the “True” Church #2

What is the “True” church? #2 During this program we attempt to further distinguish between the Protestant understanding of apostolic succession and that of the...

by C Michael Patton

Ecclesiology (Church)

Evangelicalism

Roman Catholicism

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Theology Unplugged: What is the “True” Church #1

What is the “True” church? Were BACK! And we are not happy. . . well . . .Â not that happy. OK, we are happy, but that is beside the point. The Pope said we are...

Why Are Christians So Divided? Brief Reflections on Denominations

A man was walking along San Franciscoâ€™s Golden Gate Bridge when he saw a woman about to jump off. He ran up to her, trying to dissuade her from committing suicide. He told...

by Paul Copan

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