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

February 7, 2014

Posted on February 8, 2014 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 5:11 But now I am writing you that you must not associate with anyone who calls himself a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a slanderer, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a … Continue reading →

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February 6, 2014

Posted on February 8, 2014 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. This was true when Paul wrote it, and it’s still true … Continue reading →

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February 5, 2014

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 1:9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. I personally feel this is an extremely important verse, and unfortunately the Japanese translation greatly masks the impact. In Japanese it … Continue reading →

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February 4, 2014

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jgarrott

Romans 10:9-10 That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, … Continue reading →

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February 3, 2014

Posted on February 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Romans 1:5 Through him and for his name’s sake, we received grace and apostleship to call people from among all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith. It is worth noting that Paul wrote this not as something … Continue reading →

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February 2, 2014

Posted on February 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 26:17-18 “I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those … Continue reading →

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February 1, 2014

Posted on February 2, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 22:16 “‘And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.’” Ananias was certainly not of the “Six weeks of training before baptism” school! Every time I read Acts, … Continue reading →

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January 31, 2014

Posted on February 1, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 21:13 Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” There is speculation even today over … Continue reading →

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January 30, 2014

Posted on January 31, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 19:11-12 God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left them. A couple of things here. First … Continue reading →

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January 29, 2014

Posted on January 31, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 19:6 When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. Acts 19 is another “proof text” for the Pentecostal/charismatic movement, but that doesn’t make it any less valid. … Continue reading →

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