February 25, 2013
by Paul Tautges
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I began my day this morning in my men’s Bible reading group. Four Christian brothers and I reflected on the apostle John’s teaching on the love of God for us and the work of His love in us (1 John … Continue reading
October 30, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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A local church is not built by one man, or even a few men, but by every believer being actively involved in ministry through evangelizing the lost people in their lives and serving their fellow Christians. A quick glance at … Continue reading
October 1, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Yesterday, in our evening service, our songleader selected the following hymn for congregational singing. Though it’s been around for over 30 years, it is new to me. Though it’s not a theologically-rich song that takes our thoughts to the heights … Continue reading
September 21, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Yesterday, at Calvary Theological Seminary, we talked briefly about the importance of “positive irritation” in our Foundations of Biblical Counseling class. Positive irritation is the one-another ministry we carry out for the sake of fellow believers, which aids in spiritual … Continue reading
August 27, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Over the years, as I have meditated on the implications of the numerous “one-another” commands in the New Testament, I have come to some sobering conclusions about our relationships. It is typical for us as believers to think that our … Continue reading
August 11, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Since the basis of our standing before God is Christ’s righteousness, not our own, we are fully accepted by God in Him. We are continually loved by Him. Romans 5:1 assures us, “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith … Continue reading
July 3, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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For almost three decades, Alexander Strauch has consistently produced books that are biblically faithful and carefully written. In step with that pattern is his newest, If You Bite & Devour One Another: Biblical Principles for Handling Conflict. My first appreciation … Continue reading
July 2, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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The common bond experienced by genuine believers in Jesus Christ cannot be fully explained at the human level. It is supernatural, knit in the hearts of believers by the indwelling Spirit of God in accordance with biblical truth. No matter … Continue reading
June 22, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Long-suffering is one of the most comforting attributes of God to His children who choose to meditate on it. To know that it is this quality of God that led me to repentance unto salvation in 1984, and continues to … Continue reading
June 20, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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During a recent visit to Princeton Theological Seminary, I was privileged to visit the historical room inside the library, which is in the process of being remodeled and expanded. One rare, glass-encased book displayed there is Letters on Clerical Manners … Continue reading
