Before we solve theology’s puzzles, we must acknowledge the pieces God hasn’t given us. These white spaces aren’t flaws—they’re invitations to worship. In this post, I explore...

by C Michael Patton

Angels and Demons

Anthropology

Current Issues in Theology

Are We Held Guilty for Adam’s Sin: Why Aquinas’ View that Angels are not a Species Matters

Are we really held guilty for Adam’s sin? Many wrestle with the fairness of imputed sin, but Thomas Aquinas offers a surprising and compelling angle. By exploring his view...

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

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

Eschatology

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Simeon’s Surprise and Our Forgotten Hope: The Resurrection

Simeon’s hope for the Messiah’s earthly reign highlights Christian eschatology, emphasizing resurrection, renewal, and the Kingdom of God.

What is Systematic Theology? Addressing a Widespead Misconception

(Get Access to the 1000 Slide Introduction to Theology PowerPoint Here.) Correcting a Common Misunderstanding About Systematic Theology For those of you who have followed me...

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

Biblical Theology

Theology in the White Spaces: Five Mysteries That Refuse to Be Solved

Are We Held Guilty for Adam’s Sin: Why Aquinas’ View that Angels are not a Species Matters

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

Simeon’s Surprise and Our Forgotten Hope: The Resurrection

What is Systematic Theology? Addressing a Widespead Misconception

Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology: Is There Really a Difference Anymore