C Michael Patton
C. Michael Patton is the primary contributor to the Parchment and Pen/Credo Blog. He has been in ministry for nearly twenty years as a pastor, author, speaker, and blogger. Find him on Patreon Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary (2001), president of Credo House Ministries and Credo Courses, author of Now that I'm a Christian (Crossway, 2014) Increase My Faith (Credo House, 2011), and The Theology Program (Reclaiming the Mind Ministries, 2001-2006), host of Theology Unplugged, and primary blogger here at Parchment and Pen. But, most importantly, husband to a beautiful wife and father to four awesome children. Michael is available for speaking engagements. Join his Patreon and support his ministry
How to Sin More Boldly
At a staff meeting, Chuck Swindoll once gave us a tip about interviewing for pastoral positions (as many of us were thought to be candidates for other jobs). He said, “When...
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Why Jesus is Greater than the Holy Spirit
I believe in the doctrine of the Trinity. This is how I would formulate this doctrine: I believe in one God (ousia), who exists eternally in three persons (hypostasis) —...
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Christianity, the World’s Most Falsifiable Religion
This belief has been a source of contention with many people, even Christians, in the past. But the more I research, the more I find it to be the case that Christianity is the...
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Christianity, the World’s Most Falsifiable Religion
This belief has been a source of contention with many people, even Christians, in the past. But the more I research, the more I find it to be the case that Christianity is the...
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Some Intentional Errors in Scripture
Types of intentional changes made to the Greek manuscripts: Spelling/Grammar Changes Harmonizations Correcting apparent discrepancies Conflations Explanatory glosses...
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Live Blog: Dan Wallace, Credo Course on Textual Criticism – Day Two
During this week, I will be live blogging Dan Wallace’s Credo Course on Textual Criticism. This is the first of what will over the years be dozens of extensive courses...
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Live Blog: Dan Wallace, Credo Course on Textual Criticism – Day One
During this week, I will be live blogging Dan Wallace’s Credo Course on Textual Criticism. This is the first of what will over the years be dozens of extensive courses...
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Doubting Your Faith? So What?
“So what?” seem to be the most dismissive and insensitive words one can say to someone who is in trouble. Of course, often it is. If someone says, “I’m...
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Ten Reasons Good Christians Go Bad
One of the most discouraging (and blindsiding) things in life is to follow the Lord for some time, feel like you’re on the right track, be involved in the His work, and...
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