Category: Gospel

WEEK 3: We Sing Because We’re Free

Posted on April 20, 2020April 25, 2020 by Paul Tautges

I’m sorry this post is three days late. Last week, I had a number of migraines, which set back several of my projects. Thanks for your patience. This one sentence summarizes chapter three: “God’s love for us inspires our response

Four Resurrection Implications

Posted on April 12, 2020April 12, 2020 by Paul Tautges

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the well from which the fountain of new life springs. If you are united to Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection then you possess this new living water in your innermost being (Jn

The Man of Sorrows Understands Your Grief

Posted on April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 by Paul Tautges

He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Isaiah 53:3 Jesus understands your pain, no matter what is causing it. There is no sadness, hurt, or loss he does not know personally. He

NUGGETS: Abortion, Forgiveness, & Gospel Hope

Posted on January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 by Paul Tautges

“Sanctity of Human Life Sunday” is January 19, 2020. In light of this, I thought I’d share a few articles. Praying for Abortionists and Those in the Abortion Industry Makes an Eternal Difference – “I wonder what would happen if

Beware of the Leaven of Legalism

Posted on January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 by Paul Tautges

It sometimes comes as a surprise to Christians when they realize that Jesus did not get along with everyone, and that everyone did not get along with Jesus. The religious leaders were often at enmity against Him. Chiefly this is

Understanding Three Phases of Salvation

Posted on January 3, 2020January 3, 2020 by Paul Tautges

In order to know where you are in the Christian life you need to know where you have been and where you are going. To make progress in Christ you need to understand the three phases of salvation. If you

Why “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” Is My Favorite Christmas Carol

Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by Paul Tautges

I will never forget the first time I sang Hark! the Herald Angels Sing as a genuine believer in Jesus Christ. It was Christmas 1984. I had been saved about seven months. Though I had sung the carol my whole

Is Jesus His Mother’s Savior?

Posted on December 21, 2019December 23, 2019 by Paul Tautges

Mankind’s need for a savior is universal. Each one of us lives in desperate need of someone to rescue us from the wages of our sin, which is eternal death (Romans 6:23). There is no exception. All have sinned and

Christmas Gift Ideas to Encourage Spiritual Growth in Your Children

Posted on November 25, 2019November 22, 2019 by Paul Tautges

As a young mom I often wracked my brain at this time of year for just one more gift idea for my children that wasn’t toys or clothes. I got in the habit of giving them each a book at Christmas.

Peacemaking in the Home

Posted on November 15, 2019November 15, 2019 by Paul Tautges

When two sinners marry one another, conflict is inevitable. The important question is: How will you handle it when it shows up? If there is anything we must learn in order to foster a peaceful and joyful marriage, we must learn

75 Astonishing Works that God Performs in Our Salvation

Posted on November 8, 2019November 10, 2019 by Paul Tautges

What words could we use to describe God’s grace toward sinners like us? Amazing? Yes. Extravagant? For sure. Astonishing? Absolutely! The apostle Paul was a man who never got over the grace of God…and neither should we. As the Holy

NUGGETS

Posted on November 1, 2019November 8, 2019 by Paul Tautges

“What Do Christians Put on Their Headstones?” – Rosa and Lydia’s growth in grace and their sincere desire to honor the Lord is a tremendous encouragement. But their story is also emblematic of the question faced by first-generation believers all

Saving the Gospel: A Helicopter View of Galatians

Posted on October 31, 2019November 8, 2019 by Paul Tautges

According to the Barna Group’s 2016 State of the Church report, Most people in this country identify themselves as Christian. Almost three-quarters of Americans (73%) say they are a Christian. However, 55% believe that if a person is generally good,

Jesus Became a Curse for Us

Posted on October 23, 2019November 8, 2019 by Paul Tautges

If a man has committed a sin worthy of death and he is put to death, and you hang him on a tree, his corpse shall not hang all night on the tree, but you shall surely bury him on

3 Reasons to Shun the Gospel According to Works

Posted on October 22, 2019November 8, 2019 by Paul Tautges

The gospel of grace is true and magnifies the works of God. The gospel of works is false and magnifies the efforts man. The gospel of grace runs against-the-grain of man’s innate pride and sense of self-achievement—giving evidence of the

God’s Kind of Church

Posted on September 30, 2019October 10, 2019 by Paul Tautges

Known as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Leaning Tower of Pisa stands (or tilts) as an enduring testimony to the importance of a sure foundation. Begun in 1173, this marble bell tower was designed to reach

God Is Glorified in His Gospel of Grace

Posted on September 24, 2019October 10, 2019 by Paul Tautges

The good news of salvation through Jesus Christ is first for the glory of God, and then for the good of man. The gospel shines light upon the mercy, love, and grace of God in ways that creation could never

Three Characteristics of God’s Gospel

Posted on September 9, 2019October 12, 2019 by Paul Tautges

Identity theft is called by some, The Crime of the New Millennium. An article by that title opens with these words, “It is estimated that identity theft has become the fastest-growing financial crime in America and perhaps the fastest-growing crime