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Charismatics and the Problem of Divine Hiddenness

In the realm of theology and philosophy, the puzzle of divine hiddenness remains a profound and enduring enigma. Join us on a journey of exploration as we delve into questions...

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God’s shovel is bigger than mine
Christian Life
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“You Can’t Out Give God”: Our Quazi-Evangelical Health-Wealth Gospel

In this deeply personal blog post, we explore the challenging yet enlightening journey of faith and financial struggle. Through a heartfelt narrative, the author shares his...

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Christian Life
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Is There Really Not Anything New Under the Sun? A Reflection on the Book of Ecclesiastes

In this exploration of Ecclesiastes, we delve into a unique claim suggesting that the technology of King Solomon's era surpassed our modern advancements, based on a verse...

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Christian Life
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God’s Unpredictable Path

"In the realm of spiritual communication, we often find our words about God taking unexpected paths in the hearts of those who hear them. This journey, akin to traversing...

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Christian Life
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Reserved Power: The Forgotten Virtue of Meekness

In 'Reserved Power: The Forgotten Virtue of Meekness,' we embark on a journey to rediscover meekness, a virtue often misunderstood and overlooked. From the powerful symbolism...

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Eschatology
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What ON EARTH Will Heaven Be Like

It was not until many years later that this burden of guilt and fear was taken off my shoulders. It was not until then that I found out that 'When we get to heaven, we will be...

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Christian Life
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Love Your Enemies (Reflections on Luke 6:27-28)

Last Friday morning, I awoke early (like before the crack of dawn early!) and meditated on a well-known, often-quoted-out-of-context passage of Scripture. I’ve read these...

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Anthropology
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Would Jesus Have Died a Natural Death Had He Not Been Killed?

Dive into an insightful exploration of a profound theological question: Would Christ have faced natural death had He not been crucified? This blog post delves into the...

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Christian Philosophy
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Top 5 Sources of Theology – Countdown

Introduction: The Puzzle of Systematic Theology The following presents a journey through the world of systematic theology. Let me attempt to be your guide, my life has been...

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85. Through Theology in a Year: Can Scripture Mean More Than Its Author Intended?
byC. Michael Patton

In this episode, Michael explores one of the most fascinating questions in biblical interpretation: Can Scripture mean more than its human author intended? If God is the ultimate Author of Scripture, is it possible for Him to communicate truths that transcend the conscious awareness of the biblical writers while remaining faithful to their intended meaning?

Along the way, Michael introduces the concept of “Biblical Docetism”—a tendency among many Bible-believing Christians to emphasize the divine element of Scripture while neglecting its genuinely human character. Drawing an analogy from the ancient Christological heresy of Docetism, he argues that many interpreters approach the Bible as if it simply dropped from heaven, overlooking the personalities, literary styles, historical settings, and intentions of the biblical authors. This often results in serious hermeneutical errors and a misunderstanding of how God chose to communicate through human writers.

Michael also examines the doctrine of sensus plenior (“fuller sense”), asking whether a biblical text can legitimately mean more than the human author consciously understood. Can God intend meanings that transcend the author’s awareness? If so, what limits govern interpretation? The discussion leads to a deeper appreciation of the relationship between divine authorship, human authorship, and the nature of biblical inspiration itself.

Ultimately, Michael argues that Scripture, like Christ, possesses both a divine and human dimension. A faithful doctrine of inspiration must account for both without sacrificing either. The result is a richer understanding of how God speaks through His Word and why responsible interpretation requires attention to both the divine Author and the human authors He employed.

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85. Through Theology in a Year: Can Scripture Mean More Than Its Author Intended?
85. Through Theology in a Year: Can Scripture Mean More Than Its Author Intended?
2026-06-11
C. Michael Patton
84. Through Theology in a Year: Theories of Inspiration
2026-06-10
C. Michael Patton
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  • 85. Through Theology in a Year: Can Scripture Mean More Than Its Author Intended? 2026-06-11
    In this episode, Michael explores one of the most fascinating questions in biblical interpretation: Can Scripture mean more than its human author intended? If God is the ultimate Author of Scripture, is it possible for Him to communicate truths that transcend the conscious awareness of the biblical writers while remaining faithful to their intended meaning? […]
  • 84. Through Theology in a Year: Theories of Inspiration 2026-06-10
    In this episode, Michael examines the major theories of biblical inspiration and asks one of the most important questions in theology: Where does inspiration reside? Is Scripture merely the product of exceptionally gifted men? Does the Holy Spirit simply elevate human insight? Is only part of the Bible inspired? Are some passages more inspired than […]

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