An old adage: “You are not who you think you are. You are who you think other people think you are.” Who do we want to be? As Christians, what is our goal? How do...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Sin

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Christians Who Struggle with Serious Sins

I am so often torn by my own sinfulness to the point of despair. I wonder, “How can a Christian such as myself be so sinful?” This is because I know myself. If you...

by C Michael Patton

. . . and other stupid statements

Sin

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“All Sins are Equal in God’s Sight” . . . And Other Stupid Statements

In "All Sins are Equal in God's Sight... And Other Stupid Statements," the author challenges the common belief within evangelical circles that all sins are viewed equally by...

by C Michael Patton

Sin

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Red Stuff

I have had several requests lately for my “Red Stuff” sermon. Here it is. What is “Red Stuff”? You will have to listen. What is your “red stuff”?

On Authenticity, Condemnation and Community

I love Michael Patton’s authenticity. The way he exposes his faults and failures in such a public forum is both refreshing and encouraging. In fact, when I was writing...

"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...

Are We Condemned for the Sin of Another (Part 4: The Resolution)

Here is the situation: We are born with a propensity,Â bent, inclinationÂ to sin. Therefore, we cannot help but sin – it is our nature. Yet when we doÂ act according to...

Are we Condemned for the Sin of Another? (Part 3)

Continuing with our subject of the difficult doctrine of imputation, we now move to an interpretation of Romans 5. The questionÂ has come down to this:Â Is it possible that...

Are we Condemned for the Sin of Another? (Part 2)

In the last post we discussed the problem of Original Sin, especially from an Evangelical Reformed perspective. Are we condemned for the sin of another. Let’s get some...

Are we condemned for the sin of another? (Part 1)

The concept of â€œOriginal Sinâ€ has long been a vital part of Christian Orthodoxy yet is being challenged and redefinedÂ by many in the Church today. Even conservatives are...

by C Michael Patton

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