Category Archives: Holiness

Doctrines of Demons

Posted on 09/22/2010 by Paul Pavao

I spent yesterday starting another book. I wrote a chapter and a half, and a finished the 2nd chapter this morning (rough draft only). I’d like to get your help in writing that book, but I have to set some … Continue reading →

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Roman Catholicism, the Orthodox Churches, and Salvation

Posted on 09/15/2010 by Paul Pavao

This is another email I sent in response to questions that were asked. In addition to the email I was responding to, I have had several recent emails from supporters of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches. Most are unable … Continue reading →

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Good Works: What Are They?

Posted on 09/05/2010 by Paul Pavao

One of the posts I want to get to today or tomorrow is on the two stages of salvation. There’s the first one, deliverance from the world, and the second stage, facing the judgment and entering the kingdom. Very different … Continue reading →

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Peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ

Posted on 08/26/2010 by Paul Pavao

I promised a post on peace "tomorrow." I should have said "next post." It’s been 3 days. So, here goes. Paul commonly blesses his readers with "grace and peace from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ." Often it’s … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Do This?

Posted on 08/23/2010 by Paul Pavao

I was reading one of my own archived posts, and I was reminded why we do this. What do we do? We take a stand for change. We preach a Gospel that demands the counting of the cost and explains … Continue reading →

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Exhort, Encourage, Testify:The Appearance of Paul, Part V

Posted on 08/18/2010 by Paul Pavao

It takes me too long to get around to finishing series I started. This may be the most important blog I’ve ever written. If you DO this, it will change your life and the lives of all those with whom … Continue reading →

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Confused About Christianity?: Titus 2, Real Christianity, and the Pastoral Epistles

Posted on 08/08/2010 by Paul Pavao

Confused about Christianity? Let’s wipe out all the confusion in one blog post. Yes, deliverance from all the competing doctrines of Christianity, and a straightforward, you-will-agree-with-this, Biblical description of the Gospel. Are you ready? Titus 2:1-10: Sifting Down to Sound … Continue reading →

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The Truth Even If It Condemns Me

Posted on 07/30/2010 by Paul Pavao

I don’t want to write posts like the one I just wrote without telling you what I’m about to tell you. That post discussed true and false Christians—or disciples vs. mere believers—and I don’t want you to misunderstand what I … Continue reading →

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Greed and Glory from Men: The Appearance of the Apostle Paul, Part 2

Posted on 07/20/2010 by Paul Pavao

This series started by looking at Paul’s boldness and his avoidance of flattering speech. All of these attributes come from 1 Thessalonians 2, and they are all the result of one thing: Paul’s focus on and commitment to the Gospel … Continue reading →

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The Appearance of the Apostle Paul

Posted on 07/16/2010 by Paul Pavao

I stole the title of this post, "The Appearance of the Apostle Paul," from an old friend of mine. I don’t remember precisely what he taught, as that was 20 years ago, but I’m pretty sure it was similar to … Continue reading →

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