Here’s a suggested **excerpt** for your post: What if we’re still wrong about some theology in heaven? In this honest and humorous reflection, I explore what it means to be...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

Doubt

Mystery

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Bad Theology in Heaven? Confessions of a Mystical Calvinist

Being a Calvinist isn't the struggle—it's being mistaken for *that* kind of Calvinist. This post explores "Mystical Calvinism," a way of holding the doctrines of grace with...

by C Michael Patton

Anthropology

Calvinism

Difficult Issues in Scripture

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Punting to Mystery: A Calvinist Reflection on Free Will and Divine Sovereignty

Introduction I’ve been mulling over an idea for many years, one I’ve written about before but am now trying to articulate more clearly. It centers on the notion of...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

Current Issues in Theology

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The Irrationality of Calvinism

In this insightful post, we delve into the complex theological debate between Calvinism and Arminianism, exploring key concepts like predestination, the balance between divine...

by C Michael Patton

Difficult Issues in Scripture

Ecclesiology (Church)

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10 Most Controversial Issues in the Church Today

I have been in ministry for 25 years. Besides a six-year stint as a pastor at Stonebriar (great memories!), I have solely taught and produced theology courses (unless you...

Converting from Evangelicalism

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

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...

by C Michael Patton

Theology

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Help! My Pastor Says Theology Makes People Feel Dumb

Hey folks, I received this interesting correspondence from a P&P reader. I have been meaning to reply to him, but I thought that I would let you all give it...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

Current Issues in Theology

Theology

Theology Proper

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Do Roger Olson and I Worship the Same God?

You may be surprised to know that my series of blogs this week was inspired by Roger Olson, a man I respect very deeply. Although I don’t agree withÂ him on many...

Calvinists often make the worst Calvinists

Labels are a postmodern taboo. This is understandable. Once you are labeled something, you live under the presumptions of the system that has been typified by others. This...

by C Michael Patton

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