Monthly Archives: March 2025

Faith and Works; March 30, 2025

Posted on March 31, 2025 by jgarrott

James 2:26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. Martin Luther hated this verse, and indeed, the whole book of James, because he had rediscovered the principle of salvation by grace through faith, … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the Lord; March 29, 2025

Posted on March 31, 2025 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:31 It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. This is a famous Scripture, largely because it was the foundation for a famous sermon by Jonathan Edwards which triggered the revival in North America called … Continue reading →

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Sacrifice for Sin; March 28, 2025

Posted on March 29, 2025 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:18 And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary. Hebrews is an extremely logical book/letter. This chapter clearly explains why the temple sacrificial system is no longer needed, but there are still people who … Continue reading →

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Assurance; March 27, 2025

Posted on March 28, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. This … Continue reading →

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Sexual Purity; March 26, 2025

Posted on March 27, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 4:7-8 For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit. … Continue reading →

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In Word or Deed; March 25, 2025

Posted on March 26, 2025 by jgarrott

Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. This chapter has many dearly-loved verses, but I think I’m to focus on … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Health; March 24, 2025

Posted on March 25, 2025 by jgarrott

Colossians 2:6-7 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. This chapter goes on to deal with … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of the Gospel; March 23, 2025

Posted on March 24, 2025 by jgarrott

Colossians 1:27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. The phrase, “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” is so familiar to most Christians … Continue reading →

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Values and Goals; March 22, 2025

Posted on March 23, 2025 by jgarrott

Philippians 3:7 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. From here through the end of the chapter is a magnificent exposition of Christian values and priorities. All the things the world values – … Continue reading →

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Living and Dying; March 21, 2025

Posted on March 22, 2025 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:20-21 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is … Continue reading →

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