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About jgarrott

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

July 7, 2012

Posted on July 7, 2012 by jgarrott

Ephesians 1:13-14 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing … Continue reading →

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July 6, 2012

Posted on July 7, 2012 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:26 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. We are again back to the matter of faith. This verse is exactly what John wrote about in John 1:12-13: “Yet to all who received Him, to … Continue reading →

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July 5, 2012

Posted on July 5, 2012 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:22 But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe. As came out in yesterday’s reading, … Continue reading →

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July 4, 2012

Posted on July 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:9 So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. Galatians is often thought of as a letter about legalism, but it is actually about faith, in contrast to legalism and any other form … Continue reading →

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July 3, 2012

Posted on July 3, 2012 by jgarrott

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself … Continue reading →

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July 2, 2012

Posted on July 3, 2012 by jgarrott

Galatians 1:10 Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. This is … Continue reading →

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July 1, 2012

Posted on July 1, 2012 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. I think this is the most difference I have … Continue reading →

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June 30, 2012

Posted on July 1, 2012 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Of all the things God gives us, grace is probably the most important, because without grace, we couldn’t … Continue reading →

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June 29, 2012

Posted on June 29, 2012 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish … Continue reading →

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June 28, 2012

Posted on June 29, 2012 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. Virtually every heresy has some root … Continue reading →

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