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God as Artist: A Theology of Art

Can we know what makes for good art? Should Christians even worry about such things? Isn’t art a worldly pursuit anyway? Listen in to this special episode of Theology...

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Apologetics Unplugged: Best Case Scenario for Atheism – Part 2

In the previous episode we presented the atheistic argument that if God wanted us to believe in Him He would make Himself more evident. In this episode we address that charge....

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Apologetics Unplugged: Best Case Scenario for Atheism – Part 1

In this episode we present the atheistic argument that if God were real he would make himself more evident. Why doesn’t He reveal Himself to us if He wants us to believe...

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Theology Unplugged: Personal Sin, Part 2

How are we to contend with personal sin in our own lives? How do we lovingly address it in the lives of others, both believers and non-believers alike? Listen in as Michael,...

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Theology Unplugged: Personal Sin, Part 1

How do we approach the subject of personal sin in respects to Evangelism? Should we tell people that all sins are equal? Do we actually find grounds for this in Scripture?...

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“The Little Lord Jesus Some Crying He Makes”: What Really Happened at Christmas (Told in Dr. Suessian Fashion)

“The Little Lord Jesus Some Crying He Makes”: What Really Happened at Christmas (Told in Dr. Seussian Fashion) By Paul Copan **Before reading the poem, you may want to read...

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The Theology of Active Shooters

  The world can be a dangerous place. We have fire drills, earthquake drills, and tornado drills. When I was a schoolkid we had bomb drills. We were worried we might have...

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Apologetics Unplugged: Islam, Muslims, Love and Wisdom

This is a special episode of Apologetics Unplugged. There is much being said on the topic of Islam, Muslims and how Christians are to engage the issue. Should we fear all...

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Questions for Other Christians Who Have Questions for Other Christians

Those darn Buzzfeed Christians are at it again; putting us wholly uncool, manifestly square Christians in our place. Since I have an affinity for Socrates I thought, instead...

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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?
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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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