Alternative Title: “old, Flawed, and Necessary: Why Some Leaders Are Just Right for Their Times” People keep asking: How could so many Americans, especially evangelicals,...

by C Michael Patton

Anxious

The Night Before: Luther’s Anfechtung Before His “Here I Stand” Speech

“Orchestrated by Satan, But Permitted by Christ” “Orchestrated by Satan, but permitted By Christ.“ This is what Martin Luther called it: “Anfechtung,” a German...

A Word About the “Dumb Ox” and His “Five Ways”

Exploring St. Thomas Aquinas' 5 Ways provides a deep dive into medieval philosophical thought and its lasting impact on Christian theology. Aquinas, a pivotal figure in the...

Be a Sinner — The Art of Sinning Boldly So We Can Love God Boldly

This post delves into the importance of authenticity, inspired by Chuck Swindoll's advice and Martin Luther's teachings, highlighting personal growth and the journey towards...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

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Sanctification and Holiness (Part 2) – Theology Unplugged

Tim Kimberley: Fellas it’s great to be back with you guys. We had a lively discussion last week around sanctification, around holiness and we’re narrowing in… Michael Patton:...

Sanctification and Holiness (Part 2)

Tim Kimberley: Fellas it’s great to be back with you guys. We had a lively discussion last week around sanctification, around holiness and we’re narrowing in… Michael Patton:...

Sanctification and Holiness (Part 1)

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7 Things NOT to Say to a Depressed Christian 

Handling a Depressed Christian As many of you know, I’ve been depressed for almost five years now. I had a major break in March of 2010. It came out of nowhere and has been a...

Seven Historical Events that Prepared the Way for the Reformation

It is impossible to be certain about why the Reformation happened when it did. God’s providence is filled with mysterious movements. One cannot just “map”...

by C Michael Patton

Theology

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On Being a Theologian of the Cross, Part 2

My sincere thanks to Michael for inviting me to guest post this series. I manage the Evangelical Portal at Patheos (you can see the Vision for the Portal here, and you can...

by Timothy Dalrymple