Tag Archives: salvation

Why Is Jesus Knocking at the Door?

Posted on 05/27/2021 by Paul Pavao

I have been seeing this meme around Facebook: Christians have three false ideas that cause unbelievers to slander Jesus like this: Works have nothing to do with salvation. It is not about good and evil, but accepting Jesus. It is … Continue reading →

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The “Broader Framework” of Salvation at the Heart of the Apostle Paul’s Teaching

Posted on 02/13/2021 by Paul Pavao

Today I wrote on Facebook that I would pay my entire retirement account if by doing so I could magically impart an understanding of the preface of Matthew J. Thomas’ new edition of Paul’s “Works of the Law” in the … Continue reading →

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Are You Really Saved? What To Do If You Doubt It?

Posted on 02/29/2020 by Paul Pavao

I much prefer practical discussions about following Jesus to theoretical, theological discussions about Christianity, though sometimes the theoretical must be addressed because it affects the practical. Never Saved or Falling Away? I have a conflict with most evangelical pastors over … Continue reading →

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What Jesus Saves Us From

Posted on 10/28/2019 by Paul Pavao

I recently saw what I assume is an atheist/agnostic cartoon. In it Jesus is knocking on the door of an ancient-looking home and saying, “Open the door so I can save you.” The voice behind the door says, “Save me … Continue reading →

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Faultless Before His Throne

Posted on 08/18/2019 by Paul Pavao

A friend of mine from England commented on a recent post. He feels condemned a lot when I write. If you do too, I can’t write things that are less convicting, but I can share how I deal with conviction. … Continue reading →

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How Do We Prepare for the Judgment?

Posted on 07/02/2019 by Paul Pavao

If we are judged by our works, and if sinless perfection is not the standard, what is? That question is reserved for the Judge of All, but he gives us descriptions that we need to take into account. My next … Continue reading →

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Escaping the Corruption That Is in the World Through Lust

Posted on 02/05/2015 by Paul Pavao

In the last post we talked about the promise of the Gospel: because of grace sin will no longer have power over us, and we will escape the corruption that is in the world through lust. We talked about the … Continue reading →

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Eternal Security/Once Saved Always Saved

Posted on 12/04/2014 by Paul Pavao

I like to find a different way to say “Eternal security is not true” than saying “Eternal security is not true.” I only do that because over the years I have discussed this false, dangerous doctrine with so many evangelicals … Continue reading →

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Obedience and Salvation: A Question for Evangelicals

Posted on 11/06/2014 by Paul Pavao

“Though he was a Son, yet he learned obedience through the things which he suffered. And being made perfect, [Jesus] became the author of eternal salvation to those who obey him” (Heb. 5:8-9). “We [apostles] are his witnesses of these … Continue reading →

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What Is Salvation?

Posted on 08/08/2014 by Paul Pavao

I want to strongly disagree with something true … because it is in the wrong context. At this moment, God commands all men to repent and believe that today is the day of salvation, that you are to flee from … Continue reading →

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