Category Archives: Modern Doctrines

Platform 9 3/4: The Roman Catholics’ Nine and Three-Quarter Commandments

Posted on 03/20/2009 by Paul Pavao

I’m not sure how many of you know that the Roman Catholics have a different ten commandments than the Protestants, but they do. I was raised Catholic, and I was stunned when I found out that “Thou shalt not make … Continue reading →

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Christian Unity: Practical Issues Worth Arguing Over

Posted on 03/09/2009 by Paul Pavao

I was asked in a comment about practical issues worth arguing over.  Some of those are addressed at the doctrine page on my new church history web site. The practical issues that are worth arguing over are . . . … Continue reading →

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Eternal Security: Can a Christian Fall Away?

Posted on 03/02/2009 by Paul Pavao

I don’t believe in “once saved, always saved”; however, yesterday I read an argument for eternal security which supported what I do believe. This post is not an argument for or against eternal security (at least not primarily). As usual, … Continue reading →

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The Christian Foundation

Posted on 01/27/2009 by Paul Pavao

Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal: The Lord knows those who are his, and let everyone that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity. -2 Tim. 2:19 Today I had a friend tell me that … Continue reading →

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Honest and Historic Christianity

Posted on 01/25/2009 by Paul Pavao

I’ve spent the last couple days working on a potential ebook that I want to call Honest, Historic Christianity. If you’re a reader of this blog, I wouldn’t mind you helping me with it. It is not linked to on … Continue reading →

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Try Jesus

Posted on 01/04/2009 by Paul Pavao

Note: comments are enabled again; I found a better filter.  Today we passed a church marquis that read, “For a happier year, try Jesus in 2009.” I understand the mentality that wants to ask people to try Jesus, but something … Continue reading →

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Kicking Over Sacred Cows: The Desperate Need for Change in Evangelical Christianity

Posted on 12/28/2008 by Paul Pavao

If this is your first trip to my blog in the last 24 hours or in the last few days, don’t forget to scroll down past this article and see the ones on answers to prayer. They are encouraging and … Continue reading →

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One Little Sin

Posted on 11/06/2008 by Paul Pavao

This is part 2 of a blog I just finished (sort of ). Many Christians believe that all it takes is one little sin–a white lie or stealing a piece of chewing gum as a child–to send you to hell. … Continue reading →

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Romans and Romans

Posted on 11/04/2008 by Paul Pavao

We’ve been going through Romans in a Bible study on Tuesday and Thursday mornings before work. It’s pretty neat. I want to talk about some of the things we talk about there–for two reasons. One, they’re radical and life-changing. Two, … Continue reading →

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The Creed of Nicea

Posted on 10/10/2008 by Paul Pavao

Okay, I’m posting this right away after my last blog, so you probably haven’t seen the previous one yet. If you have the time, make sure you read it, though this one can be read by itself, too. It’s not really … Continue reading →

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