Monthly Archives: August 2012

August 11, 2012

Posted on August 11, 2012 by jgarrott

James 4:7-10 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn … Continue reading →

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August 10, 2012

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James 2:26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. This verse is the capstone on James’ reasoned argument from verse 14 on, and as such is extremely to the point. Martin Luther disliked … Continue reading →

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August 9, 2012

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James 1:25 But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it–he will be blessed in what he does. I quote verse 22 … Continue reading →

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August 8, 2012

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James 1:16-17 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. The devil never gives anyone anything good, but … Continue reading →

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August 7, 2012

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James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. I find I quote James a lot, because his letter has a lot … Continue reading →

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August 6, 2012

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Hebrews 10:23, 35-36 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the … Continue reading →

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August 5, 2012

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Hebrews 6:12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Everything we receive from God is pure grace – that is, we can’t really earn it … Continue reading →

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August 4, 2012

Posted on August 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Hebrews 4:2 For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith. Evidently this isn’t … Continue reading →

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August 3, 2012

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Hebrews 2:11 Both the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers. Part of knowing God is in knowing Jesus as Big Brother. … Continue reading →

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August 2, 2012

Posted on August 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Titus 2:11-13 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we … Continue reading →

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