Category Archives: Modern Doctrines

Tithing, the New Testament Church, and Hucksters

Posted on 07/05/2011 by Paul Pavao

I’ve always had a problem with tithing because it’s the only Old Testament law that fundamentalists want to push on their members. Or so I thought. Today, I read a blog, which I’ll link in a moment, that gave me … Continue reading →

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Apostles and AI Wits

Posted on 07/01/2011 by Paul Pavao

Today I read the following on Facebook: Apostles are those sent ones who had seen the risen Christ. If one has not seen the risen Christ they are not Apostles. Ignoring the grammar mistakes, let me complain about a real … Continue reading →

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Roman Catholicism and the Bible

Posted on 06/27/2011 by Paul Pavao

The last post, dealing with the Nephilim of Genesis 6, ended up touching on both the creation story and on modern doctrines versus the early traditions of the church. By the way, someone sent me a link free online translation … Continue reading →

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A Neat (and Biblical and Traditional) Story About Where Demons Came From

Posted on 06/25/2011 by Paul Pavao

You really need to read the previous post so you’re caught up on why I’m telling you a story from the Book of Enoch and claiming it’s Biblical and historical. (But don’t tell anyone I told you because the stuff … Continue reading →

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The Nephilim, the Book of Enoch, Honesty, and Fear

Posted on 06/23/2011 by Paul Pavao

One more of the questions that was asked of John Lennox today (June 18; I’m scheduling these posts 2 days apart) was who the Nephilim were. Nephilim is the Hebrew word translated "giants" in Genesis 6:4. These Nephilim were the … Continue reading →

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Evolution, Creation, and the Glory of God

Posted on 06/17/2011 by Paul Pavao

I’m at a creation conference that was supposed to present 3 different views of creation that are in vogue among committed Christians: Young earth creationism: The earth was created 6 to 10 thousand years ago in 6 literal days, presented … Continue reading →

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Sola Scriptura, Tradition, and Bible Interpretation

Posted on 06/09/2011 by Paul Pavao

The idea for this post, the framework for yesterday’s post, and a couple quotes today come from Contra Sola Scriptura by an Orthodox believer. Tradition and the Ancient Churches Most of us, when we hear a Roman Catholic use the … Continue reading →

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Sola Scriptura

Posted on 06/06/2011 by Paul Pavao

I read part of an article on sola scriptura today, and I thought it’s high time I addressed the subject here. This isn’t a response to that article. The article just provides an easy outline to address. Sola scriptura, by … Continue reading →

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Electronic Church?

Posted on 05/16/2011 by Paul Pavao

I read a very interesting paragraph in a blog by Lisa Miller, former religion editor of Newsweek. “When Bible study can be done on Facebook as easily as in the church basement, and a favorite preacher can teach lessons via … Continue reading →

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Easter, Passover, Resurrection Day? What Is It?

Posted on 04/22/2011 by Paul Pavao

I have read dozens of articles and sections of books that talk about the pagan origins of Easter. What about the Christian origins? From the very earliest times, the apostles’ churches celebrated the Passover each year. We know that there … Continue reading →

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