Monthly Archives: June 2026

Will God Judge You by Your Church Membership?

Posted on 06/29/2026 by Paul Pavao

I was asked, “Can I be saved if I don’t join the Eastern Orthodox?” I answered: I am so sorry you are having to ask this question. Here’s the simplest answer I can give you. Read Ezekiel 18:20-32; Matthew 25:31-46; … Continue reading →

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Connecting the Dots: Why Paul and John Speak Differently About Eternal Life

Posted on 06/26/2026 by Paul Pavao

I asked ChatGPT what I could do in the public forum to communicate better. In fact, I used the phrase “be more systematic.” It replied: If I were looking for one improvement in your public communication, it would not be … Continue reading →

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What Is Tradition: Jesus, the Apostles, and our Bible

Posted on 06/10/2026 by Paul Pavao

I can’t do better than my long ago article, “Apostolic  Tradition.” It looks nicer than my blog does as well.

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A Christian Scientist, A Dinosaur Fossil, and the Cost of Misrepresentation

Posted on 06/08/2026 by Paul Pavao

Like almost all my posts about evolution, this post is primarily about dishonesty and slander, because honesty is a Christian virtue and Jesus is the Truth … it’s not about science. As a side effect of explaining the dishonesty and … Continue reading →

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