Category Archives: Bible

Surprised by Jesus

Posted on 11/15/2008 by Paul Pavao

I’m borrowing a title from David Servant’s “eteaching.” I figure it’s okay because he’s a Christian and I’m fixing to plug his web site and ministry. You can find their site at http://www.heavensfamily.org. Their ministry is awesome, directed at helping … Continue reading →

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One Little Sin

Posted on 11/06/2008 by Paul Pavao

This is part 2 of a blog I just finished (sort of ). Many Christians believe that all it takes is one little sin–a white lie or stealing a piece of chewing gum as a child–to send you to hell. … Continue reading →

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Romans and Romans

Posted on 11/04/2008 by Paul Pavao

We’ve been going through Romans in a Bible study on Tuesday and Thursday mornings before work. It’s pretty neat. I want to talk about some of the things we talk about there–for two reasons. One, they’re radical and life-changing. Two, … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace

Posted on 10/28/2008 by Paul Pavao

The song Amazing Grace was written by John Newton, an ex-slaver who repented. It’s easy to think that the amazing part of grace is that God forgave him for his horrible past. This isn’t true, however. What do you call … Continue reading →

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Bible Commentary

Posted on 10/14/2008 by Paul Pavao

Today I started a twice a week Bible study at the wonderful hour of 5:30 a.m. for just half an hour. There was just a couple of us this morning. We’re going to go through Paul’s letters. I think I want … Continue reading →

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The Bible and the Church

Posted on 10/09/2008 by Paul Pavao

Well, I’m still reading A High View of Scripture? by Craig Allert, and I’m still it in random order.I’m in the middle of the third chapter, but I’ve read the end and beginning of it already. He brings up a very … Continue reading →

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The Canon and the Crowbar

Posted on 10/02/2008 by Paul Pavao

First, let me remind any who read this and don’t know that I also have a web site at http://www.oldoldstory.org. Rose Creek Village’s home page is http://www.rosecreekvillage.com. We are having a “writers guild” meeting on Oct. 14, and we will … Continue reading →

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obeying God

Posted on 09/28/2008 by Paul Pavao

The following isn’t a carefully outlined teaching, just random but extremely important thoughts. Really, it’s just comments on things Watchman Nee said in the book Spiritual Authority. The greatest of God’s demands on man is not for him to bear … Continue reading →

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Questions and Complaints

Posted on 09/21/2008 by Paul Pavao

I had 30 spam comments this morning on my blog, which is why the comments are moderated. The spam comments are all very similar. There is a nonsense sentence followed by links. Who would do this? What are they trying … Continue reading →

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Leaving Everything

Posted on 09/11/2008 by Paul Pavao

I started to write  a blog last night, and I decided I wanted it permanently on my “Rest of the Old, Old Story” web site. You can read it at http://www.oldoldstory.org/teachings/leaveitall.html. Sorry for linking you to a “blog,” but this … Continue reading →

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