Tag Archives: apostolic tradition

1 Timothy 3:15: The Church That Is the Pillar and Support of the Truth

Posted on 02/24/2021 by Paul Pavao

Please hear this in the spirit it is intended. I am not condemning Orthodox or Catholic or Protestant believers. I am, however, pointing out the way these organizations get in the way of unity; all of them, including the ones, … Continue reading →

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Roman Catholicism and I

Posted on 09/27/2015 by Paul Pavao

Sometimes I am very glad for questions sent to me by email. Occcasionally I write an answer, look at it, and say,”That expresses very well what I think. Finally, I got something across the way I wanted to.” Someone emailed … Continue reading →

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An Ancient Theologian explains Tradition

Posted on 01/31/2015 by Paul Pavao

Originally posted on Dead Heroes Don't Save:
Irenaeus, a 2nd century theologian, defended Christianity from the Gnostic philosophies that were popular at the time. His 5 volume work, Against Heresies, dedicates the first two volumes to describing the Gnostic…

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The Second Most Important Question Ever

Posted on 01/01/2015 by Paul Pavao

I just began reading Christus Victor last night. In it, author Gustaf Aulén writes, “There are not different theories of the atonement in the Fathers, but only varient expressions of one and the same idea.” I want to argue that … Continue reading →

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Saying What the Apostles Say

Posted on 04/27/2013 by Paul Pavao

I’ve talked about this on the blog before, but this is worth talking about over and over. Here’s the issue I’m asserting: If the apostles said something that you can’t repeat without explanation or caveat, it is because your theology … Continue reading →

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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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Which Church Is the Pillar and Support of the Truth?

Posted on 07/28/2011 by Paul Pavao

I have very little time to whip this post out. I have a marrow biopsy in 2 hours, though they’re going to do it right here in my bed, but I also have visitors out in the gift shop. On … 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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