Category Archives: Bible

A Neat (and Biblical and Traditional) Story About Where Demons Came From

Posted on 06/25/2011 by Paul Pavao

You really need to read the previous post so you’re caught up on why I’m telling you a story from the Book of Enoch and claiming it’s Biblical and historical. (But don’t tell anyone I told you because the stuff … Continue reading →

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The Nephilim, the Book of Enoch, Honesty, and Fear

Posted on 06/23/2011 by Paul Pavao

One more of the questions that was asked of John Lennox today (June 18; I’m scheduling these posts 2 days apart) was who the Nephilim were. Nephilim is the Hebrew word translated "giants" in Genesis 6:4. These Nephilim were the … Continue reading →

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Evolution and Romans 5:12

Posted on 06/21/2011 by Paul Pavao

I just got back from a question and answer session with John Lennox at the Creation Conference here in Birmingham. Among the many questions he was asked, there was a question about Romans 5:12: Therefore, just as by one man … Continue reading →

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What Are the Implications of an Old Earth for Christians?

Posted on 02/09/2011 by Paul Pavao

I really love our God, and I believe he’s way stronger than our ideas. He can take care of us even while we enjoy searching out the truth. Those who seek find. He doesn’t give snakes to children who ask for eggs. Let us not be “ye of little faith,” but let us address him as Father and trust him as children. Continue reading →

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Jesus Never Claimed To Be God

Posted on 02/05/2011 by Paul Pavao

I guess they’re also like many (most?) Christians, who say glowing, worshipful things about the Bible, but who don’t actually read it, do what it says, or even believe the things it teaches. Continue reading →

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Too Lazy to Reason, Part II

Posted on 12/28/2010 by Paul Pavao

So, if you get your tradition from a good source, a source that bears good fruit, then you’re okay. You don’t have to do all that research. You can let them do it for you, and you can trust them. Continue reading →

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The Gospel: Dare We Trust It?

Posted on 12/11/2010 by Paul Pavao

The article, Jesus vs. Paul, by Scot McKnight is, in my opinion, absolutely crucial for modern Evangelicals not only to read … but to understand and hold onto. I found it painfully long and slow to get to the point, … Continue reading →

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Scriptural Terminology: Why It Matters

Posted on 12/10/2010 by Paul Pavao

I mentioned yesterday—I hope it was yesterday; I’m a few days ahead and I’m scheduling these to come up one day at a time—that the blood of Jesus is said in Scripture to be sprinkled, not to be a "mighty … Continue reading →

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Denominations and Going to Hell

Posted on 12/06/2010 by Paul Pavao

Sorry for the purposely shocking title. You can decide for yourself whether it’s accurate. I’m always surprised that no one ever talks about the fact that Galatians 5:19-21 says that those who "practice" denominations will not inherit the kingdom of … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Allow Musical Instruments When the Early Churches Did Not?

Posted on 11/15/2010 by Paul Pavao

You may not realize that the early churches, at least the ones in the 3rd century and later, did not allow musical instruments. The denomination that calls itself Church of Christ and claims not to be a denomination also claims … Continue reading →

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