Did the apostles fully understand everything they wrote, or did divine inspiration outpace their comprehension? This post explores *analogia scripturae*—Scripture interpreting...

Did the Gospel Writers Fully Understand Everything They Wrote?—Maybe We Should Abandon Authorial Intent Hermeneutics

Did the Gospel writers fully understand everything they wrote? This post explores analogia scripturae, authorial intent, and whether Scripture unfolds its meaning over...

by C Michael Patton

Current Issues in Theology

Gender issues

Old Testament

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The Sad Story of Roy Clements and the Progressive Reinterpretation of Sodom and Gomorrah

In the early 2000s, I encountered the unsettling story of Roy Clements, a respected evangelical leader who dramatically shifted his stance on homosexuality. His progressive...

Every Source of Theology Explained through an Analogy of a Hospital

Understanding Theology Through a Medical Analogy Exploring the depths of theology and its various disciplines can sometimes feel like navigating a labyrinth. To simplify this...

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What is the Witness of the Spirit and Why Don’t I Have it?

Delve into the depths of Romans 8 as we explore the meaning of the 'witness of the Spirit' in Paul's teachings. Join us in this thoughtful examination of faith, suffering, and...

by C Michael Patton

biblical exegesis

As If You Haven’t Had Enough: The Analogia Scripturae and Apostolic Understanding

Did the Gospel Writers Fully Understand Everything They Wrote?—Maybe We Should Abandon Authorial Intent Hermeneutics

The Sad Story of Roy Clements and the Progressive Reinterpretation of Sodom and Gomorrah

Every Source of Theology Explained through an Analogy of a Hospital

What is the Witness of the Spirit and Why Don’t I Have it?