Tag Archives: discipleship

Leaving Nominalism Behind: How to Become a Disciple

Posted on 12/17/2020 by Paul Pavao

This was shared 7 times on Facebook. That’s a lot for me. I thought I would share it here too. I got an email today from a man who wants to stop living a nominal Christian life, and his initial … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Early Christian Passage: Commandment 12 of the Shepherd of Hermas

Posted on 03/21/2019 by Paul Pavao

The Ante-Nicene Fathers Series refers to this section of The Shepherd of Hermas as “Commandment XII.” The Lightfoot translation that I am quoting from and linking to calls it Mandate 12. Search “Mandate 12” (or phrases in the quote) at … Continue reading →

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Sermons, Disciples, and Taking Notes

Posted on 09/10/2013 by Paul Pavao

Modern preachers repeat and plead, repeat and plead. They know they are talking to those that are not disciples. They have to plead and grab attention so that the person in the pew might consider what they have to say. 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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Leukemia: Humbled To Be Found Worthy

Posted on 07/09/2011 by Paul Pavao

This post won’t go up until July 9. By then I should be in the hospital, just finishing chemo, with no bone marrow and no immune system, and starting a 4-6 week recovery. My 50th birthday is July 11. Happy … Continue reading →

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Greed and Glory from Men: The Appearance of the Apostle Paul, Part 2

Posted on 07/20/2010 by Paul Pavao

This series started by looking at Paul’s boldness and his avoidance of flattering speech. All of these attributes come from 1 Thessalonians 2, and they are all the result of one thing: Paul’s focus on and commitment to the Gospel … Continue reading →

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The Calvary Road: Real and Lasting Revival

Posted on 02/24/2010 by Paul Pavao

The impossible Christian life is the only one that can be lived because it is the only one God gives grace for. Continue reading →

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Surprised by Jesus

Posted on 11/15/2008 by Paul Pavao

I’m borrowing a title from David Servant’s “eteaching.” I figure it’s okay because he’s a Christian and I’m fixing to plug his web site and ministry. You can find their site at http://www.heavensfamily.org. Their ministry is awesome, directed at helping … Continue reading →

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Leaving Everything

Posted on 09/11/2008 by Paul Pavao

I started to write  a blog last night, and I decided I wanted it permanently on my “Rest of the Old, Old Story” web site. You can read it at http://www.oldoldstory.org/teachings/leaveitall.html. Sorry for linking you to a “blog,” but this … Continue reading →

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