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About jgarrott

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

Trusting the Holy Spirit; September 21, 2018

Posted on September 22, 2018 by jgarrott

Romans 15:14 I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, complete in knowledge and competent to instruct one another. This is a very interesting statement on the part of Paul to people whom he had … Continue reading →

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Acceptance; September 20, 2018

Posted on September 22, 2018 by jgarrott

Romans 15:7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. This chapter is full of really rich truth that I could easily see as someones “favorite verse.” At the same time, it … Continue reading →

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Appetites; September 19, 2018

Posted on September 21, 2018 by jgarrott

Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. This whole chapter is remarkably down to earth, and easily translates from the 1st Century … Continue reading →

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Motives; September 18, 2018

Posted on September 21, 2018 by jgarrott

Romans 14:7-8 For none of us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or … Continue reading →

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Thought Life; September 17, 2018

Posted on September 18, 2018 by jgarrott

Romans 13:14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature. I don’t know the turn of phrase in the Greek, but the Japanese says, “Don’t use … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Evil; September 16, 2018

Posted on September 18, 2018 by jgarrott

Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. After having told his readers to present their bodies as living sacrifices to God in verse 1, Paul discussed the gifts we’ve been given to do that … Continue reading →

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Our Bodies; September 15, 2018

Posted on September 17, 2018 by jgarrott

Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Modern society has certainly spotlighted the importance of this verse. … Continue reading →

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The Magnificence of God’s Plan; September 14, 2018

Posted on September 16, 2018 by jgarrott

Romans 11:33 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! We don’t usually think of Paul as a poet, but he certainly waxed poetic in … Continue reading →

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The Jews and Israel; September 13, 2018

Posted on September 16, 2018 by jgarrott

Romans 11:20-21 Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either. In light of this chapter, I don’t see how anyone can defend either antisemitism or replacement … Continue reading →

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God is For Us; September 12, 2018

Posted on September 14, 2018 by jgarrott

Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? Actually, the first part of this verse seems like an appropriate response to the whole chapter. There is so … Continue reading →

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