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How I Finally Reconciled “Faith Alone” and “Works” in the Bible.

Posted on 10/28/2025 by Paul Pavao

I was taught, like most Protestants, “salvation by faith alone.” The problem with this is that I was taught that “salvation” meant “going to heaven.” The two, however, are not equivalent. This is the story of how I found out … Continue reading →

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What I Support: Faith Alone and the Family of God … In New Words

Posted on 07/22/2011 by Paul Pavao

I get so caught up in correcting what I see as obvious error that sometimes I forget to make clear what I’m supporting. I believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ really is good news. I attack all sorts of doctrines. … Continue reading →

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I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel

Posted on 08/12/2010 by Paul Pavao

I think Romans 1:16 is the key to unlocking all the deep secrets of the letter to the Romans. In that verse Paul says he is not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ. But why does he say that? There … Continue reading →

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