Category Archives: Evangelicals

Outing Martin Luther

Posted on 03/09/2014 by Paul Pavao

The outing of Marting Luther is long overdue. Why I have not thought to out him long ago is a mystery to me, but I thought of it today, and I feel I must follow through. Martin Luther did not … Continue reading →

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The Sinner’s Prayer & the Gospel

Posted on 02/12/2014 by Paul Pavao

The “Sinner’s Prayer” has come up a lot for me lately. On Sunday, I was in a “Life Group,” which the other, more long-term members do not hesitate to call Sunday school. We’re going through a book on prayer, and … Continue reading →

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The Grand Results of Living by the Spirit

Posted on 02/07/2014 by Paul Pavao

What benefits I would reap if I could just reject evolution and accept (the evangelical version of) salvation by faith alone! I know how things work in a business. It doesn’t matter what you are getting paid today or what … Continue reading →

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The New Testament and “Plenary, Verbal” Inspiration

Posted on 01/25/2014 by Paul Pavao

I believe that every Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Tim. 3:16-17). I read through … Continue reading →

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Super-abbreviated Christian History Timeline

Posted on 12/03/2013 by Paul Pavao

Don’t miss yesterday’s post. It has much more information. Here’s a very general timeline of Christian history as I see it: AD 33-70: Apostles/apostolic era AD 70-325: Pre-Nicene Era. Persecuted The church, with exceptions unavoidable in a world of humans, … Continue reading →

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Teachings That Should Not Be Lost: The Bible

Posted on 11/18/2013 by Paul Pavao

This post is going to sound like it is attacking the Bible. I’m hoping that my continual reference to the Bible throughout this post will make it clear that I am not attacking the Bible. Please, every time you get … Continue reading →

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To Speak or Not to Speak

Posted on 11/12/2013 by Paul Pavao

Do you ever get in a situation where you are wondering whether to confront a false teaching or just to let it go for the sake of peace? I find myself in that situation a lot. Evangelical theology is terrible. … Continue reading →

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Get Paul a Schofield Study Bible!

Posted on 11/03/2013 by Paul Pavao

If you’re not familiar with “Poe’s law,” you might want to look it up before you read this post. I’m reading through Hebrews with some friends, and it appears that the writer is not up to date on his theology. … Continue reading →

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The Church as a Corporation

Posted on 10/17/2013 by Paul Pavao

Somebody got the bright idea a few years ago that churches should be managed like businesses. So pastors became CEOs, and ministry was put on an assembly line.—J. Lee Grady I agree with the J. Lee Grady, except on the … Continue reading →

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Having the Holy Ghost and Going to Hell

Posted on 10/16/2013 by Paul Pavao

I was reading a book today, and it was very convicting. In fact, I went through our movies and pulled about 15 out to be thrown away. I was happily surprised to see how many I didn’t have to throw … Continue reading →

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