Category Archives: Modern Doctrines

Grace and Mercy Revisited

Posted on 12/27/2013 by Paul Pavao

Little rant I did on Facebook. I think it’s important, very important. So here it is: I get so frustrated with how widespread the confusion is between mercy and grace. I’m reading an article on “communities of grace.” It has … Continue reading →

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Behavior Is Better Than Belief

Posted on 11/21/2013 by Paul Pavao

The last time I posted on this subject, someone complained that behavior is not better than belief. Godly behavior is the produce of belief and cannot be obtained without belief, so how can behavior be better? Okay, that’s true. “Apart … Continue reading →

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What Is the Word of God?

Posted on 11/20/2013 by Paul Pavao

We tend to use the phrase “the Word of God” interechangeably with “the Bible.” There are several problems with this: 1. The Bible does not do it You will find places where Scripture is quoted, and then the writer will … Continue reading →

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The Pastoral Epistles: Were Timothy and Titus Pastors?

Posted on 11/16/2013 by Paul Pavao

I guess this must be controversial. Years ago, I was talking to a customer in my Christian bookstore, and I began to point out the obvious, which is that Timothy and Titus were not pastors. It took the man a … Continue reading →

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Jesus Paid It All?

Posted on 11/13/2013 by Paul Pavao

I’m back on the “Jesus Paid It All” bandwagon again. I saw a blog I won’t reference because I really liked it. I’ll link to it some other time when I’m not using it to point out an error that … 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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Bible Contradictions

Posted on 11/04/2013 by Paul Pavao

I  am responding to this post from a blog called Biblical Subjects. I am responding to that post because it effectively reconciles two verses, Numbers 25:19 and 1 Corinthians 10:8, that seem to contradict each other. Numbers 25:19 says that … 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 Weapon of Fear

Posted on 10/30/2013 by Paul Pavao

On some have compassion, making a difference, and others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. (Jude 22-23) I promised yesterday to explain the proper role, audience, and usage of … Continue reading →

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Galatians 6:7-9: Doing Good to Reap Eternal Life

Posted on 10/29/2013 by Paul Pavao

Galatians 6:7-9 was one of the daily works passages I put up a couple days ago. I want to point out something it says that surprises everyone who hears it. Let’s start, though, with Romans 2:6-7: He that sows to … Continue reading →

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