August 5, 2019
by Paul Tautges
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False prophets who call themselves servants of God for their own personal gain are nothing new. Religious teachers who tweak the Bible’s message in order to build their own kingdoms have always been around. Throughout the Bible there are accounts … Continue reading
August 29, 2018
by Paul Tautges
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Some Scriptures seem to say God changes His mind: And the Lord was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart (Gen. 6:6). So the Lord changed His mind about the harm … Continue reading
October 30, 2017
by Paul Tautges
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Scripture trumps nature. Both the general revelation of God (creation) and the special revelation of God (Scripture) are gifts for which we should be very thankful. However, because of the effects of sin on the mind of man (theologians call … Continue reading
August 24, 2017
by Paul Tautges
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Every person is a theologian. Due to the fact that we’ve been created in the image of God with a conscience stirred by an innate God-consciousness, we all have an interest in theology. Theology is what we think about God, … Continue reading
February 28, 2017
by Paul Tautges
Comments Off on 7 Bible Passages to Know before Jehovah’s Witnesses Knock on Your Door
Last week, I had the joy of attending a regional EFCA gathering at which Greg Strand gave us a wonderful refresher on the doctrine of Christ. While reviewing the deity of Jesus Christ, we discussed how often the divine title … Continue reading
February 1, 2017
by Paul Tautges
Comments Off on Why the Bible Compares False Doctrine to Gangrene
False doctrine has the power to undermine faith and damage believers if we are not discerning and, consequently, allow man-centered, Christianized self-help theory to permeate our churches and thus redirect the eyes of believers off of Christ, and onto self. … Continue reading
October 5, 2016
by Paul Tautges
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Asking Too Much from Your Children – “No spouse, no child can provide comfort that can only be found in God. God will have no other gods before him. Your first loyalty must be to God and God alone.” 3 … Continue reading
February 26, 2016
by Paul Tautges
Comments Off on 14 Trinitarian Works…Revisited
[This morning, while confessing the Athanasian Creed along with others attending the Stay Sharp conference at Waterdam Evangelical Free Church, I was reminded of this blog post from last year. The more we meditate on the greatness and mystery of … Continue reading
July 31, 2015
by Paul Tautges
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Earlier this week, I posted a brief article on the work of the triune godhead in the believer’s sanctification. I was surprised by the interest the post generated. Therefore, I’ve decided to list the ways the three members work together … Continue reading
April 8, 2014
by Paul Tautges
Comments Off on Fatherhood of God: Forgiveness
“But You are a God of forgiveness,” the Levites prayed on behalf of the repentant people of God (Nehemiah 9:17). What a marvelous declaration! The spiritual leaders continued to describe their covenant-keeping God: “Gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and … Continue reading
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