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Paul Pavao
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Author of books on early Christianity, apostolic faith, and church history. Official site:
https://christian-history.org
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Recent Posts
- Righteousness, Self-Control, and Judgment (Acts 24:25)
- A Fair Summary of Paul’s Gospel? Salvation, Perseverance, and Judgment in His Own Words
- Jesus Is Building His Church on Peter’s Confession; Are We?
- King David’s Secret Sauce: Works Are the Prize, Not the Price
- Do You Like the Bible? Or Only an Imaginary One?
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- Righteousness, Self-Control, and Judgment (Acts 24:25)
- Past Tense Salvation by Faith and Future Tense Judgment by Works
- The Elementary (First) Teachings of Christ: Hebrews 6:1-2
- The Primacy of the Roman Church
- Lordship Salvation? Works?
- Can We Be Good Enough to Go to Heaven?
- Rebooting Redemption: An Ancient Perspective on Jesus' Atonement
- "Faith Apart from Works" and "Not by Faith Alone"
- The Gospel: Comment Response
- King David's Secret Sauce: Works Are the Prize, Not the Price
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Category Archives: Unity
Denominations and Going to Hell
Sorry for the purposely shocking title. You can decide for yourself whether it’s accurate. I’m always surprised that no one ever talks about the fact that Galatians 5:19-21 says that those who "practice" denominations will not inherit the kingdom of … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, Modern Doctrines, Unity
Tagged denominations, hairesis, heresy, interpreting the bible, sects, Unity
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Unity and the Protestant Church
I said yesterday that Protestant denominations are not any different than the apostolic succession Rome is trying to enforce on us. Unity is not agreement upon doctrines held by an organization and enforced upon its members. Jesus said that our … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Unity
Tagged denominations, jn 17, love one another, protestant, Unity
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Unity and the Roman Catholic Church
It seems bizarre to me that anyone would suggest in order to have unity, the Christians in Selmer, Tennessee … should … become members of the church in Rome, Italy. Continue reading
Doctrine and History: Do They Matter?
I mentioned yesterday that I’ve studied theology and history for 28 years, devoting a large amount of time to it. But are they really helpful for anything? Where Theology and History Are Not Helpful When you’re trying to build the … Continue reading
Posted in Church, History, Modern Doctrines, Unity
Tagged Bible, church, doctrine, holy spirit guidance, spiritual growth, Unity
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The “I Found It” Bumper Sticker
Spiritually, you will know what you should and shouldn’t do. But that knowing is deep. It is easily overlooked by the lazy; it is easily ignored and explained away by those that find they don’t like discomfort, pain, or embarrassment.
But for those willing to suffer, it is the greatest and strongest power on earth. Continue reading
Conflict Resolution
I really like A-B-C sort of teachings. I like to look at a couple Scriptures, point out what they clearly say, and apply them to us as Christians. I feel very secure doing that. I also like to be able … Continue reading
Posted in Holiness, Miscellaneous, Modern Doctrines, Unity
Tagged conflict resolution, Unity
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Undoing the Devil’s Work
I wrote a booklet that I really believe the Lord gave to me. I got the whole book practically dropped in my heart word for word on a 20-minute drive to work. When I got there, I sat down and … Continue reading
The Church Fathers and the Pope
I wasn’t going to blog today; I don’t have time. Nonetheless, I simply can’t let this pass. I couldn’t believe it when I read this: This is what stuck in Alex’s mind, and it led him to make a fateful … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Gospel, History, Roman Catholic & Orthodox, Unity
Tagged denominations, early church fathers, mary, pope, protestantism, roman catholicism, Unity
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Doctrines of Demons
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
Posted in Church, Holiness, Modern Doctrines, Unity
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