Tag Archives: church

A Systematic Theology of Early Christianity

Posted on 06/25/2013 by Paul Pavao

So today I am going to give a quick overview of my view–no, the historical and apostolic view–of the Christian life. I am going to leave things out, not on purpose, because spiritual things don’t outline well. Continue reading →

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Leukemia in the Body of Christ

Posted on 02/02/2013 by Paul Pavao

I apparently stopped being notified by email of comments on this blog. I had a couple that sat for a few days before being approved. Sorry. This is an email I wrote to someone. This is now in the “thinking … Continue reading →

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The Church

Posted on 09/28/2012 by Paul Pavao

I read the following in a daily devotion that I get from http://www.austin-sparks.net. The higher position of “Ephesians” is this – that now, being quickened and raised together with Christ and seated in the heavenlies is a matter of relatedness … Continue reading →

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Churches as Communities (Larry Crabb)

Posted on 09/15/2011 by Paul Pavao

A friend posted this quote on Facebook. It’s too good to pass up. I have nothing to add to it. I just want to tell you it’s from Larry Crabb. I haven’t read any of his booksin over 20 years, … Continue reading →

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Why You Get Pushed Around and Why You’ll Miss Out If You Let it Happen

Posted on 08/27/2011 by Paul Pavao

This is a defense of Rose Creek Village … sort of. It’s not about Rose Creek Village. It’s about you. I’ve heard, recently, several people complain about some friends of mine—leaders at Rose Creek Village—who are intimidating. I agree they’re … 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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The Attack of the Cloned Mutant Giants

Posted on 07/07/2011 by Paul Pavao

Note: This post ignores all the questions about what the body of Christ is. This applies whether you’re including everyone who claims to be Christian and all churches that claim to be churches or not. Further note: While most of … 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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Church or Weekly Speech?

Posted on 04/03/2011 by Paul Pavao

Today, when we stopped for our lunch in the midst of our travels, I watched Dr. Drew on TV. The emphasis here is on “watch.” There was no sound. I was in a restaurant. It was apparent that Dr. Drew … Continue reading →

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On Dealing with Insecurities, Part 2

Posted on 12/23/2010 by Paul Pavao

So many men are just that way. They growl their way past their insecurities, unable to love lest they look bad while loving. Continue reading →

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