Tag Archives: apostles

Authority of the Apostles in the Early Church

Posted on 01/20/2013 by Paul Pavao

No written blog today. I wanted to share this video. This is a relatively comprehensive look at the early Christian understanding of the role and authority of the apostles, the source of the Scriptures, the role of tradition, the preservation … Continue reading →

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The Five-fold Ministry

Posted on 09/18/2012 by Paul Pavao

I don’t really like the terminology: "Five-fold ministry." However, I can see why it’s used, since five particular gifts are mentioned in Ephesians 4:11-12 as being tasked with the job of perfecting the saints for the work of ministry and … Continue reading →

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Through the Bible in a Year: Matthew 13 to 17

Posted on 01/18/2012 by Paul Pavao

This is another long commentary. I hated not giving you the information because I know there are those who will really benefit from it. So today, I have introduced a new convention. Some of the sections are marked "(Advanced)." Children … Continue reading →

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Through the Bible in a Year: Matthew 1 to 7

Posted on 01/16/2012 by Paul Pavao

I wrote an introduction to this week’s readings. It gives the day by day readings and a way to deal with the extra length of this week’s commentary. It also has a prayer request! In today’s case, you will find … Continue reading →

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Traditions, Taboos, and Superstitions

Posted on 12/02/2011 by Paul Pavao

Today I watched a powerful video, When the Rabbi Says "Come," for the second time. It’s one section of a video called In the Dust of the Rabbi. Ray Vander Laan’s excellent portrayal of life in Galilee and the background … Continue reading →

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What Is Christianity?

Posted on 10/31/2011 by Paul Pavao

I got carried away and wrote a long email to a young man who wrote me. It covers evolution, church history, the apostles, the Word of God, the Scriptures, the Gospel, and what is central to Christianity. I hate to … 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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What Are the Implications of an Old Earth for Christians?

Posted on 02/09/2011 by Paul Pavao

I really love our God, and I believe he’s way stronger than our ideas. He can take care of us even while we enjoy searching out the truth. Those who seek find. He doesn’t give snakes to children who ask for eggs. Let us not be “ye of little faith,” but let us address him as Father and trust him as children. Continue reading →

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Gentleness: The Appearance of Paul, Part 3

Posted on 07/25/2010 by Paul Pavao

Let’s start with an unusual introduction … The Middle Age Brain I’m listening to a book on the Middle Age Brain—well, my wife is, and I’m eavesdropping—as we drive across Nevada on I-80. The author is telling a story about … Continue reading →

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