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

Christian Life

Eschatology

Questions and Answers

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Won’t Heaven Be Boring?

Many wonder if heaven will be boring—an endless, unchanging existence. But what if heaven is filled with growth, learning, and endless discovery? This post explores how being...

by C Michael Patton

Apologetics

Resurrection of Christ

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Why Christianity Had Everything Stacked Against It—And Still Survived

Christianity is unlike any other religion, rooted in public, historical events witnessed by many, making its claims uniquely verifiable.

The Day I Debated Obama – The Definitive Argument Against Abortion

Introduction Traducianism might be a term you’ve never heard of, but it addresses something crucial—how our souls come into existence. I believe the following provides a...

by C Michael Patton

Eastern Orthodox

Ecclesiology (Church)

Protestantism

Roman Catholicism

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Why I Don’t Think the Church Is Called to Be as Unified as We Think

Introduction In John chapter 17, Christ prays for His followers, saying, “that they may be one as we are one.” This prayer has often been interpreted as a call for...

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...

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,...

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

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

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Christian Theology

Bad Theology in Heaven? Confessions of a Mystical Calvinist

Won’t Heaven Be Boring?

Why Christianity Had Everything Stacked Against It—And Still Survived

The Day I Debated Obama – The Definitive Argument Against Abortion

Why I Don’t Think the Church Is Called to Be as Unified as We Think

Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology: Is There Really a Difference Anymore

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

The Significance of What John Leaves Out of His Gospel

The Irrationality of Calvinism

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