Tag Archives: Unity

Early Christianity: Do I Have Any Advice?

Posted on 12/28/2009 by Paul Pavao

Someone wrote me telling me that they’re reading the early Christian writings, including David Bercot’s Writings. Then he asked me if I have any advice. For those that want to live the life that the apostles and early Christians lived, … Continue reading →

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Revival Preaching

Posted on 11/09/2009 by Paul Pavao

A fellow named Daniel Hamilton left me a link on one of his comments. It has videos of the preaching of one B.H. Clendennen. Excellent preaching. Completely based in the traditions of men. Listen, my friends, Jesus did not raise … Continue reading →

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John Calvin and the Church

Posted on 06/13/2009 by Paul Pavao

It’s funny that while I’m doing a series on Calvinism, I ran by chance across some statements by John Calvin on the Church. They’re pretty amazing. I found these in Volume VIII of Philip Schaff’s History of  the Christian Church, … Continue reading →

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Apostolic Succession: Tradition, Apologetics, and Contending for the Truth

Posted on 05/21/2009 by Paul Pavao

Due to working on Christian History for Everyman, I’ve been slow in posting here. I’m working on a page on apostolic succession, however, and it is perfect for a blog entry. The line (uh, here I am quoting myself again) … Continue reading →

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Obstacles to Christian Unity 2

Posted on 02/08/2009 by Paul Pavao

I apologize for the gap between posts. It’s been a busy time at work, and I have six children as well.   I started the last blog by talking about the importance of unity. You should look at it and make … Continue reading →

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Obstacles to Christian Unity

Posted on 02/01/2009 by Paul Pavao

Jesus prayed that we would be perfectly one so that the world would know the Father sent him (Jn. 17:22). Paul said that division is a work of the flesh (Gal 5:19-21). Actually he said that denominations are a work … Continue reading →

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The Christian Foundation

Posted on 01/27/2009 by Paul Pavao

Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal: The Lord knows those who are his, and let everyone that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity. -2 Tim. 2:19 Today I had a friend tell me that … 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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Questions and Complaints

Posted on 09/21/2008 by Paul Pavao

I had 30 spam comments this morning on my blog, which is why the comments are moderated. The spam comments are all very similar. There is a nonsense sentence followed by links. Who would do this? What are they trying … Continue reading →

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Why Are We Together?

Posted on 04/06/2008 by Paul Pavao

I’ve been surprised to find out how much we don’t understand the answer to this question. We are together because the church is the light of the world. That’s an overly simplified statement, of course, and there’s a lot of … Continue reading →

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