It is hard for me, as a teacher of theology, to consider anything worse than bad doctrine in the church. When people’s views of God become distorted, their lives follow...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Christian Philosophy

When You Are Sick of Theology

Theological Avoidance fallacy: n. Thinking theology is impractical for true Christian living. This is very common in our world. It is also, to some degree, understandable....

by C Michael Patton

Credo House of Theology

How The Credo House Changed the Life of this OIF Veteran

Allow me to introduce myself… My name is Kevin and I want to share with you the impact this ministry has had on my life. Take four minutes to watch this video and let me share...

Can Satan be Saved?

There are some moments, beyond explanation, that just stick in your brain. I remember, 14 years ago, sitting in my college student union as a new Christian. One day a girl,...

by Tim Kimberley

. . . and Other Bad Interpretations

Hell

Theology

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“If We Are Faithless, He Remains Faithful” . . . and Other Bad Interpretations

2 Timothy 2:13 ” If we are faithless, he remains faithful.” I know that I am not very faithful. I want to be, but I have this problem—an infection, an inclination,...

The Five Great Mysteries of the Christian Faith

As I do the math, there are five great mysteries in theology: 1. Creation out of nothing (ex nihilo): How did God create being out of non-being? Being transcendent in relation...

Can Heretics Be Saved? Or “Aren’t We All Saved Heretics?”

I remember in seminary, sitting under Dr. John Hannah. He was out of this world (although some would say, “No, Michael, you mean ‘out to lunch’!”)....

by C Michael Patton

Current Issues in Theology

Theology

Theology Proper

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Do Joel Osteen and I Worship the Same God?

What a presumptuous question, right? The presumption is in the fact that I would even pose such a question. The question itself presumes that I might answer in the negative....

How I Find Scholars I Can Trust

When I first became committed to the things of the Lord, I was a sponge. I took whatever anyone was giving so long as they said they loved Jesus. I bought whatever was sold as...

Online School of Theology: Starts Sept. 12th!

Have you always wanted to learn more about your faith? For whatever reason you haven’t been led to a traditional Seminary but you still want “meat and...

by C Michael Patton

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