Monthly Archives: August 2024

Salvation and Good Works; August 30, 2024

Posted on August 31, 2024 by jgarrott

Titus 3:8 This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. … Continue reading →

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Triumph; August 29, 2024

Posted on August 30, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 1:12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until … Continue reading →

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Doxology; August 28, 2024

Posted on August 29, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. It is interesting to note the various times in his letters Paul interrupts what he is saying to give a paean of … Continue reading →

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Fathers and Sons; August 27, 2024

Posted on August 28, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 1:1-2 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,To Timothy my true son in the faith:Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. On the one … Continue reading →

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Faith and Prayer; August 26, 2024

Posted on August 27, 2024 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:27 Indeed he was ill, and almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow. This verse pretty well disposes of those who claim that … Continue reading →

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Faith and Works; August 25, 2024

Posted on August 26, 2024 by jgarrott

Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. This is an extremely familiar passage, but it spoke to me … Continue reading →

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Harvest; August 24, 2024

Posted on August 25, 2024 by jgarrott

Galatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Every Christian worker – indeed, ever believer – needs this exhortation from time to time. … Continue reading →

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Perspective; August 23. 2024

Posted on August 24, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. In recent years I think I have quoted this verse more than any other in the whole Bible! It … Continue reading →

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Benediction; August 22, 2024

Posted on August 23, 2024 by jgarrott

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Hope, joy, and peace are all things the … Continue reading →

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Conformity; August 21, 2024

Posted on August 22, 2024 by jgarrott

Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. These first 8 verses of Romans … Continue reading →

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