“If it ain’t in the Bible, I don’t believe it.” Have you ever heard said that? How about this one: “The Bible says it, I believe it, that settles it.” You might have that...

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Ode to Pentecostalism

Lisa Robinson over at Theologica has written a great post as a former Pentecostal I appreciate, considering my last post on conversionism, how she approached this with grace...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Current Issues in Theology

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Leaving Christianity for All the Wrong Reasons

In the last post on this series I discussed why people leave Christianity, focusing on intellectual reasons. This post will focus on theological reasons why people leave...

by C Michael Patton

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Sex in the Church

From Daniel Eaton at Theologica: I know this is a touchy subject (no pun intended), but are Christians, as a whole, sexually oppressed? Recently, I came across this article on...

by C Michael Patton

Culture

Current Issues in Theology

“Convert Tinted Glasses” or “Are Emergers Simply ‘Embittered Evangelicals’?”

“Converstionism.” This is one of the few marks of Evangelicalism spoken of by Evangelical historian Mark Noll. Evangelicals believe that people must experience a...

The Problem of Pastoral Depression

“Monday morning blues.” That is what it is sometimes called. Most ministers know what I am talking about even if they cannot find a safe place to admit it. It...

by C Michael Patton

Ministry

Personal (Michael Patton)

Theology

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Confessions: What I Hate About Ministry

“Hello, my name is Michael. I am in ministry. I am a minister. Yes, a pastor.” I am neither a pastor nor the some of a pastor. Nor am I the son of the...

by C Michael Patton

Theology

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New Bible and Theology Networking Site

Theologica is a new bible and theology networking site open to everyone. Announce an event to the community. Discuss theology. Network with others Christians. Post your own...

by C Michael Patton

Theology

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“A Short Defense of Imputation” or “Am I Really Condemned for the Sin of Another?”

The concept of Original Sin has long been a vital part of Christian Orthodoxy, yet is being challenged and redefined by many in the Church today. Some are beginning...

“Will One Sin Really Send You to Hell for All Eternity?” or “Why is Hell Eternal?”

I have heard this since I was a very young Christian. It seemed somewhat reasonable as it was explained to me by pastors in sermons and by Christians as they explained the...

by C Michael Patton

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