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

Mormonism

Is the Doctrine of the Trinity Essential for Salvation: Why God Revealed Himself as Trinity

Mystery, Confession, and the Boundaries of Christian Faith Listen to this blog here. I Don’t Know—And That’s Where We Begin I don’t know whether or not the doctrine of the...

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

Church History

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Who is NOT Who in Church History: John of Cornwall

Lesser-Known Figures in the History of Christianity John of Cornwall (c. 1176) – Theologian, Scholar, and Defender of Christ’s Humanity If you’ve never heard of John of...

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

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...

Does Jesus Have a God?

Does Jesus have a God? This profound question invites us to explore the Trinity, Christ’s roles, and the mystery of His eternal submission.

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

Church History

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7 Ecumenical Councils in a Nutshell

Here is a basic overview of the Seven Ecumenical Councils. I tried to make it memorable: 1. 325 (Nicaea): Christ is one substance (homoousios) with the Father. No, He’s not a...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

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Reconciling Free Will and Divine Sovereignty: A Three-Dimensional View from a Two-Dimensional World

Imagine a world where you had to choose between two truths that seem equally valid but seemed utterly contradictory. In the realm of the Christian faith, this isn’t just...

by C Michael Patton

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Christian doctrine

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

Is the Doctrine of the Trinity Essential for Salvation: Why God Revealed Himself as Trinity

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

Who is NOT Who in Church History: John of Cornwall

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

Does Jesus Have a God?

The New Birth: What Nicodemus Should Have Known

7 Ecumenical Councils in a Nutshell

Reconciling Free Will and Divine Sovereignty: A Three-Dimensional View from a Two-Dimensional World