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About jgarrott

Born and raised in Japan of missionary parents. Have been here as an adult missionary since 1981.

Ministerial Compensation; March 16, 2021

Posted on March 18, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 9:14, 16 In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. … Continue reading →

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Sin and Grace; March 15, 2021

Posted on March 18, 2021 by jgarrott

Romans 6:15, 23 What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. … Continue reading →

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Saints; March 14, 2021

Posted on March 17, 2021 by jgarrott

Romans 1:7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. We get such strange ideas when we hear the … Continue reading →

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Luke; March 13, 2021

Posted on March 17, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 16:10 After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. Luke has got to be one of the most humble, obedient … Continue reading →

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Genuine Faith; March 12, 2021

Posted on March 13, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 14:23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. Over the years I have become more and more impressed with … Continue reading →

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Evangelism: March 11, 2021

Posted on March 13, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 13:48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. This is in some ways a difficult passage. We don’t like the idea of … Continue reading →

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Division of Labor; March 10, 2021

Posted on March 12, 2021 by jgarrott

John 4:38 “I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor.” There are certainly many different functions in the Body of Christ and … Continue reading →

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The Breadth of God’s Love; March 9, 2021

Posted on March 11, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 13:29-30 “People will come from east and west and north and south, and will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God. Indeed there are those who are last who will be first, and first who … Continue reading →

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Exposure; March 8, 2021

Posted on March 11, 2021 by jgarrott

Mark 4:22 “For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open.” This isn’t the only time Jesus said this sort of thing, and it’s really bad news … Continue reading →

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Meeting Needs; March 7, 2021

Posted on March 9, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 25:40 “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’” This is a very famous teaching, but it is often ignored and/or … Continue reading →

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