Monthly Archives: November 2014

November 27, 2014

Posted on November 28, 2014 by jgarrott

2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. I am no Greek scholar, but I have heard from … Continue reading →

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November 26, 2014

Posted on November 28, 2014 by jgarrott

1 Peter 4:17 For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? This is a … Continue reading →

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November 25, 2014

Posted on November 28, 2014 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. This is a verse I have … Continue reading →

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November 24, 2014

Posted on November 25, 2014 by jgarrott

1 Peter 2:16 Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. This verse is the perfect answer to libertarianism. We are indeed created by God to be free, … Continue reading →

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November 23, 2014

Posted on November 25, 2014 by jgarrott

James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. A few months ago I preached on mutuality, titling it … Continue reading →

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November 22, 2014

Posted on November 23, 2014 by jgarrott

James 3:17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Well! That’s a pretty high standard! If this were applied to the awarding … Continue reading →

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November 21, 2014

Posted on November 23, 2014 by jgarrott

James 2:26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. Martin Luther, having rediscovered salvation by grace through faith, considered James to be “a book of straw,” but it has always been something of … Continue reading →

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November 20, 2014

Posted on November 21, 2014 by jgarrott

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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November 19, 2014

Posted on November 21, 2014 by jgarrott

Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name. 40 years ago this verse seemed to pop up everywhere, as the Charismatic Movement was trying to shake … Continue reading →

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November 18, 2014

Posted on November 19, 2014 by jgarrott

Hebrews 12:12-13 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees! “Make level paths for your feet,” so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed. The first 11 verses of chapter 12 are dearly loved, and I have … Continue reading →

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