Monthly Archives: October 2014

October 29, 2014

Posted on October 30, 2014 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:13-14 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your neighbor … Continue reading →

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October 28, 2014

Posted on October 30, 2014 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. This principle is so simple and yet is so overlooked so much of the time. Not … Continue reading →

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October 27, 2014

Posted on October 30, 2014 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:26-28 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for … Continue reading →

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October 26, 2014

Posted on October 27, 2014 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:24 So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. Japanese has a much better equivalent than English for the Greek expression of “one put in charge.” The idea … Continue reading →

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October 25, 2014

Posted on October 27, 2014 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. Some churches today act as if the … Continue reading →

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October 24, 2014

Posted on October 25, 2014 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:5 Does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you because you observe the law, or because you believe what you heard? What comes to mind as I read this is how many churches today have never … Continue reading →

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October 23, 2014

Posted on October 24, 2014 by jgarrott

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself … Continue reading →

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October 22, 2014

Posted on October 24, 2014 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. People tend to have one of … Continue reading →

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October 21, 2014

Posted on October 24, 2014 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. This is the key to a holy lifestyle: not trying to earn … Continue reading →

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October 20, 2014

Posted on October 21, 2014 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 6:10 Having nothing, and yet possessing everything. This concludes a pretty remarkable list of the seemingly incongruent nature of Christian living. When we don’t operate by this world’s standards, the world can’t figure us out. That’s why our … Continue reading →

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