Tag Archives: inspiration

The Twelve Apostles and “Apostolic Men”

Posted on 03/27/2021 by Paul Pavao

I wrote this in an answer on Quora, but I think most of my friends would enjoy knowing the following: (The question was whether Barnabas, companion of Paul, was one of the 12 apostles.) Paul himself was not one of … Continue reading →

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Through the Bible: Matthew 2:13-18, A Spiritual Bible

Posted on 05/21/2017 by Paul Pavao

We are going through Tatian’s Diatessaron, a second-century harmony of the Gospels. We are on Section III. Today’s post goes through Matthew 2:13-18. The Bible and Inspiration When [the wise men] had departed, the messenger of the Lord appeared in … Continue reading →

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The New Testament and “Plenary, Verbal” Inspiration

Posted on 01/25/2014 by Paul Pavao

I believe that every Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Tim. 3:16-17). I read through … Continue reading →

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Through the Bible in a Year: Matthew 24 to 28

Posted on 01/20/2012 by Paul Pavao

Introduction: Unrelated to Today’s Reading If you are enjoying this through the Bible series or getting anything out of it, you really need to give thanks to God today. As I write this, two days before you’ll read it, I … Continue reading →

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Evolution and Romans 5:12

Posted on 06/21/2011 by Paul Pavao

I just got back from a question and answer session with John Lennox at the Creation Conference here in Birmingham. Among the many questions he was asked, there was a question about Romans 5:12: Therefore, just as by one man … Continue reading →

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Evolution, Creation, and the Glory of God

Posted on 06/17/2011 by Paul Pavao

I’m at a creation conference that was supposed to present 3 different views of creation that are in vogue among committed Christians: Young earth creationism: The earth was created 6 to 10 thousand years ago in 6 literal days, presented … Continue reading →

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Kicking Over Sacred Cows: The Desperate Need for Change in Evangelical Christianity

Posted on 12/28/2008 by Paul Pavao

If this is your first trip to my blog in the last 24 hours or in the last few days, don’t forget to scroll down past this article and see the ones on answers to prayer. They are encouraging and … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on 09/02/2008 by Paul Pavao

This is part two of “Dealing with Bible Errors the Right Way” All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for good works. … Continue reading →

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