How does one define the emerging church? This is not an easy question to answer. Are you emerging? Maybe you are and you just don’t know it. It is very difficult to define...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Education

Current Issues in Theology

Evangelicalism

Theology

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On Educating New Christians

The following paper is an address given to the Evangelical Theological Society in 2003. Clinton Arnold is the author. I contacted Dr. Arnold a year ago and he was gracious...

Can I Just Start a New Tradition?

It would seem that every so often designations lose their value. I have talked about this much in this blog as I have lamented the demise of evangelicalism. I have...

by C Michael Patton

Dan Wallace - Contra Mundane

Evangelicalism

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The Non-Liturgy of American Evangelism

I grew up as a surf bum in Newport Beach, California. You probably already have the wrong image: I was too poor to own a surfboard or a wetsuit, but I could buy a...

by Dan Wallace

Current Issues in Theology

Theology

Theology Proper

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Do Clark Pinnock and I Worship the Same God?

I am sure that most of you are not quite as familiar with Clark Pinnock as you are with Joel Osteen. Seeing as how the conversation concerning the possible distinction between...

Do I Believe in Inerrancy? It Depends . . .

I do believe in inerrancy. But maybe not how you define it. No,Â I am not trying to redefine anything, but the fact is that when it comes to this issue there is a spectrum of...

Are we condemned for the sin of another? (Part 1)

The concept of â€œOriginal Sinâ€ has long been a vital part of Christian Orthodoxy yet is being challenged and redefinedÂ by many in the Church today. Even conservatives are...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Eastern Orthodox

Ecclesiology (Church)

Folk Theology

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Should the Church Seek for Miracles Signs?

Hi Michael, I’ve got a very devote Eastern Orthodox friend (he left evangelicalism and converted a few years ago…he is 24…) he goes on and on about all these...

by C Michael Patton

Uncategorized

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Friday Night Odds and Ends, July 13

Plugs/Endorsements/Notables: Don’t forget to visit our new sister blog, Euangelion. It is your blog where you can post. The Evangelical outpost lists the top 100...

by C Michael Patton

Current Issues in Theology

Evangelicalism

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What does it take to be an Evangelical?

Considering much of the discussion that has been happening on the blog recently, why don’t we acknowledge the off-beat chorus of the background music that is playing. Or...

by C Michael Patton

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