2021-01-201Comments

How Historic Christianity May Have the Wrong Definition of the Trinity

For the most part, every evangelical Christian who finally studies the doctrine of the Trinity (. . . and I mean, really digs deep to understand it for the first time) finds...

by C Michael Patton

Discipleship

Trinity

2018-10-015Comments

How to Explain the Trinity to Children

I remember when my daughter Katelynn (who is now 19) was first learning to talk and put one foot in front of another. I remember the first things we tried to get her to say....

by C Michael Patton

Apologetics

2014-03-125Comments

Shawn McCraney on the Linear Thinking of His Theological Critics

Shawn McCraney is a former Mormon who became a “born-again” Christian and eventually left Mormonism, received some ministry training through Calvary Chapel, and launched his...

by Robert Bowman

Pneumatology

Trinity

2013-07-1695Comments

Why Jesus is Greater than the Holy Spirit

I believe in the doctrine of the Trinity. This is how I would formulate this doctrine: I believe in one God (ousia), who exists eternally in three persons (hypostasis) —...

2012-08-04144Comments

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...

2012-06-1110Comments

10 Myths about God: #5 – The Trinity was Invented

The word Trinity does not appear in the Bible. That is a fact. Is the Trinity, as some would suggest, invented in 325BC at the Council of Nicea? Join C. Michael Patton, Th.M....

by Timothy Payne

In a Nutshell

Trinity

2012-01-2641Comments

The Doctrine of the Trinity in a Nutshell

The doctrine of the Trinity is a foundational cardinal truth in Christianity. All three major Christian traditions – Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox...

by C Michael Patton

Current Issues in Theology

Trinity

2012-01-2551Comments

T.D. Jakes Not Modalist? An Update from the Elephant Room

My friend Trevin Wax is helping us out as he “Live Blogs” through the Elephant Room. Beyond controversy (at least in the small circles I run in) is how I would...

2010-06-16139Comments

Heresies: Subordinationalism – A Lesser Christ

I have been teaching theology now for over ten years. Teaching theology carries the burden of not only education, but one of correction. When it comes to heresies about the...

by C Michael Patton

Rob Bowman

The Great Trinity Debate

Trinity

2010-05-25166Comments

The Great Trinity Debate, Part 6: Rob Bowman’s Closing Statement

I would like to thank David Burke for taking so much time from his busy life to participate in this debate. His efforts have given all of us an opportunity to learn a great...

by C Michael Patton

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