Have You Ever Talked Theology with a Roman Catholic? As a Protestant, you might have found yourself frustrated in such conversations. When you ask a Catholic where a...

by C Michael Patton

Angels and Demons

Anthropology

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The Tucker Carlson Demon – Why Would an Evil Spirit Do God’s Will?

In 1 Kings 22, God allows an evil spirit to deceive King Ahab’s prophets, leading him toward his downfall. This intriguing scene raises questions about divine sovereignty,...

The New Birth: What Nicodemus Should Have Known

Nicodemus and the New Birth: A Mysterious Concept John 3:1-10 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and...

by C Michael Patton

Current Issues in Theology

Dispensationalism

Eschatology

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Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology: Is There Really a Difference Anymore

Dive into the dynamic world of theological discourse as we explore the evolving dialogue between Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology. Discover how once-polar opposite...

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...

Was God’s Purpose in Creation Really to Glorify Himself?

There is a popular notion in the evangelical world today that I think has become part of our folklore and can very easily misrepresent the character of God by attributing to...

The Significance of What John Leaves Out of His Gospel

The early Gospels were not available in the Canon we have today during the first century. Each Gospel writer crafted their narrative for a specific audience, much like tracts,...

5 Christian Traditions and Symbols Associated with the Satanic You May Have Wrong

This post delves into commonly misunderstood aspects of Christian tradition and their origins, from the true meaning of "Lucifer" and the significance of "Xmas," to...

by C Michael Patton

Difficult Issues in Scripture

Difficult Passages In The Bible

Discipleship

Ethics and Morality

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Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain – What Does it Really Mean?

In this thought-provoking exploration, we delve deep into the Third Commandment—"You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain"—unveiling its rich layers and...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Dan Wallace - Contra Mundane

New Testament

Sanctification

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Avoid Every Appearance of Evil!

Christian Leaders and the Gray Areas of Godly Life When Christian leaders talk about how to live a godly life, they eventually turn to the gray areas those things that are...

by Dan Wallace

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Partim-Partim vs Material Sufficiency or ‘Why You May Not Be Able to Corner Your Catholic Friend’

The Tucker Carlson Demon – Why Would an Evil Spirit Do God’s Will?

The New Birth: What Nicodemus Should Have Known

Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology: Is There Really a Difference Anymore

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

Was God’s Purpose in Creation Really to Glorify Himself?

The Significance of What John Leaves Out of His Gospel

5 Christian Traditions and Symbols Associated with the Satanic You May Have Wrong

Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain – What Does it Really Mean?

Avoid Every Appearance of Evil!