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Galatians Promotes and Requires Works, Which Can Only Be Done by the Spirit, Not by Flesh/Law

Posted on 10/16/2021 by Paul Pavao

This stuff isn’t deep or hard to find. It is sitting right on the surface. Walk in the Spirit, and you will be “perfected,” which, as he goes on to say, means producing the fruit of the Spiriit and continuing in good works. You will need those good works to reap eternal life (Gal. 5:19-21; 6:8-9), but you will never get them by the law. Continue reading →

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Daily Passage on Good Works: Hebrews 12:12-17

Posted on 11/03/2013 by Paul Pavao

Day 18 Hebrews 12:12-17: Therefore lift up the hands that hang down and the feeble knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that which is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed. Follow after peace with … Continue reading →

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Daily Passage on Good Works: Titus 2

Posted on 11/02/2013 by Paul Pavao

Day 17: Today’s is an entire chapter. This is the apostle Paul’s idea of what sound doctrine is. Astonishing, isn’t it? Titus 2:1-15: But say the things which fit sound doctrine, that older men should be temperate, sensible, sober minded, … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Demands

Posted on 01/24/2013 by Paul Pavao

I exchanged several emails with an Eastern Orthodox believer, I don’t know which branch, and in the midst of it I talked about how many “ancient church” members never think about or consider Jesus’ demand of his disciples: “Deny yourself, … Continue reading →

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