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Which will it be – Secularism or Religious Pluralism?

Imagine that you had to choose between one of these two options: On the one hand you could live in a society in which every religious group is present, existing in shared...

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What the Church Can Learn from Alcoholics Anonymous

It is so hard to be real. Not only do we not want people to know who we are, we often don’t know who we are. The old maxim “Know thyself” is not as easy as...

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Apologetics Unplugged: Pluralism

This is a special one-off episode of Apologetics Unplugged. In this episode Clint and I discuss pluralism; how it rose to popularity and how we are to contend with it as...

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Theology Unplugged: Demonology

What are demons? Does the Bible give us enough information to where we can come to a clear understanding? Listen in as Michael, Sam, Tim and I (Carrie) discuss this issue.  

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Jonathan Edwards’ Lantern

We make decisions everyday, from what to wear to what to eat and we have a certain amount of liberty in making those choices. If you can’t tell from those two sentences,...

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Apologetics Unplugged: Best Case Scenario for Atheism, Part 4

Join in as Clint Roberts, Ted Paul and myself provide the counterpoint to our argument put forth in the previous episode; the argument that science has made God obsolete. Join...

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Apologetics Unplugged: Best Case Scenario for Atheism – Part 3

In this episode of Apologetics Unplugged, Clint Roberts and myself are joined by Ted Paul. We give (or try to give) the argument for Atheism that Science has proven God does...

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The Beauty of Christmas

Often times we think on what is true and good and the objective nature of both. However with beauty, we tend to view it subjectively because after all, beauty is in the eye of...

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Convinced Enough

I write this email from Orange County California, where I am spending a little over a month in drug rehab. As many of you know, in the last couple of years I’ve become...

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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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2026-06-11
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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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