C Michael Patton
C. Michael Patton is the primary contributor to the Parchment and Pen/Credo Blog. He has been in ministry for nearly twenty years as a pastor, author, speaker, and blogger.
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Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary (2001), president of Credo House Ministries and Credo Courses, author of Now that I'm a Christian (Crossway, 2014) Increase My Faith (Credo House, 2011), and The Theology Program (Reclaiming the Mind Ministries, 2001-2006), host of Theology Unplugged, and primary blogger here at Parchment and Pen. But, most importantly, husband to a beautiful wife and father to four awesome children. Michael is available for speaking engagements.
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5 replies to "Mike Licona and His Struggle with His Faith"
This is why he is my favorite Christian apologist.
He’s not as good at debating or as philosophically convincing as Craig, but he is so incredibly honest with himself and with others. His story of doubt is so easy to relate to.
This is one of the things that makes it so powerful and arresting when he argues for the truth of the resurrection or when he shares stories of miracles he has experienced. It is also one of the things that makes his book on the Resurrection so thorough. Whether or not you think he is right or was truly able to overcome his biases, you can’t read that book and say he didn’t at least try to give the other side a fair shake.
Basically, he’s a great example of an honest search for truth and I have an awful lot of respect for him.
Thanks for this. Had no idea of Mike.
Licona is a great inspiration. I appreciate his honesty.
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I was vaguely aware of Mike Licona for the past few years. I became more aware of him because of the recent controversy with Norm Geisler and others.
Although I do not agree with some of Licona’s conclusions about certain verses in Matthew, I respect his scholarship as much as I know it. I don’t think he challenges the authority and inspiration of the Bible nor its inerrancy as some charge. I confess, I have not read his recent book in support of the resurrection but have read a small portion of it and some reviews.
On the video, he seems to be an open and honest person who struggles with doubt. It is encouraging to hear him say his research has strengthened his faith.