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James 1:5-7: Faith and Doubt

Posted on 11/14/2014 by Paul Pavao

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is … Continue reading →

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Far-Fetched Interpretations

Posted on 03/25/2014 by Paul Pavao

In researching how much the Reformers relied on or referenced the early church fathers, I ran across this article on The Old Jamestown Church blog. That particular post defends the Reformation view of salvation by faith alone with citations from … Continue reading →

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Having the Holy Ghost and Going to Hell

Posted on 10/16/2013 by Paul Pavao

I was reading a book today, and it was very convicting. In fact, I went through our movies and pulled about 15 out to be thrown away. I was happily surprised to see how many I didn’t have to throw … Continue reading →

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The New Law: The Fullness of the Old Law

Posted on 06/17/2013 by Paul Pavao

This video on the Law is based on the teaching of the early Christians but presented completely based on Scripture. Continue reading →

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Through the Bible in a Year: Matthew 8 to 12

Posted on 01/17/2012 by Paul Pavao

When Jesus began the Sermon on the Mount, it appeared he was with his disciples, getting away from the crowd. By the end, however, it says that the crowds were amazed at his teaching (7:28). Our reading today begins with … Continue reading →

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Through the Bible in a Year: Genesis 41 to 45

Posted on 01/12/2012 by Paul Pavao

Today, my commentary will focus on three things: Men "in whom is a divine spirit" Joseph’s extraordinary grace to obey God Dreams and prophecy "In Whom is a Divine Spirit" Genesis 41:38 says: Then Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can … 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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Grace Revisited

Posted on 11/23/2011 by Paul Pavao

In modern Christianity, it is common for a "Christian" who has been rebuked to say something to the effect of, "Don’t judge; we’re under grace." That kind of statement is based on a very wrong understanding of grace. The very … Continue reading →

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Grace and Faith

Posted on 07/17/2011 by Paul Pavao

I consider it possible that this discussion is too much about words, or too technical, to be very important. But anything that drives the real definition of grace home for modern Christians, very few of whom know what grace means, … Continue reading →

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Can This Really Happen in America?

Posted on 07/13/2011 by Paul Pavao

Last night I went to a Bible study. Most of the people I’d never talked to before. The topic was faith and works. Everyone agreed with me. It wasn’t a dream. I couldn’t believe it was happening. I’m somewhat scared … Continue reading →

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