Category Archives: Gospel

Grace Revisited

Posted on 11/23/2011 by Paul Pavao

In modern Christianity, it is common for a "Christian" who has been rebuked to say something to the effect of, "Don’t judge; we’re under grace." That kind of statement is based on a very wrong understanding of grace. The very … Continue reading →

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“Really” Saved

Posted on 11/11/2011 by Paul Pavao

All of us have run across people who say they are saved but are not. In fact, for most "Christians," the teachings of Christ and the apostles play little to no role in their lives. Polls by George Barna confirm … Continue reading →

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Innocence vs. Purity Revisited

Posted on 11/03/2011 by Paul Pavao

God’s plan was never innocence; it was incorruptible purity, and that required the loss of innocence. Continue reading →

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What Is Christianity?

Posted on 10/31/2011 by Paul Pavao

I got carried away and wrote a long email to a young man who wrote me. It covers evolution, church history, the apostles, the Word of God, the Scriptures, the Gospel, and what is central to Christianity. I hate to … Continue reading →

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Revelation and Repentance

Posted on 10/29/2011 by Paul Pavao

This should be liberating for us. We do not have to make our arguments strong enough to convince the hard-hearted and foolish. We only have to make our arguments well enough, and with gentleness, to please God. God will take it from there. Continue reading →

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The Foolishness of the Message Preached

Posted on 10/28/2011 by Paul Pavao

“It pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.” For those of us who fancy ourselves apologists, it can be difficult to rest in the foolishness of the message preached. We want to be … Continue reading →

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The “Easy” Part of the Christian Walk (Continued)

Posted on 08/18/2011 by Paul Pavao

I sent an email today talking about the basics of walking with Christ and of dealing with weakness. I thought it was worth sharing with you. Any of you that are mature in Christ, no matter what your background, will … Continue reading →

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What I Support: Faith Alone and the Family of God … In New Words

Posted on 07/22/2011 by Paul Pavao

I get so caught up in correcting what I see as obvious error that sometimes I forget to make clear what I’m supporting. I believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ really is good news. I attack all sorts of doctrines. … 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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Behavior Is Better Than Belief

Posted on 03/24/2011 by Paul Pavao

Today, I just have some points for you to consider: After 300 years of church history, the Council of Nicea still found only a paragraph’s worth of doctrine important enough to encapsulate in a creed. The foundation of God, according … Continue reading →

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