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

May 28, 2012

Posted on May 29, 2012 by jgarrott

Acts 17:27 “God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.” The reason Paul’s “Mars Hill Sermon” is significant is that … Continue reading →

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May 27, 2012

Posted on May 28, 2012 by jgarrott

Acts 11:17 “So if God gave them the same gift as he gave us, who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could oppose God?” Sometimes God has to use pretty dramatic means to … Continue reading →

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May 26, 2012

Posted on May 28, 2012 by jgarrott

Acts 10:42-44 “He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in … Continue reading →

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May 25, 2012

Posted on May 25, 2012 by jgarrott

Acts 8:4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. This is one time when the NIV makes a bit more sense than the more literal Japanese translation. In Japanese, the image that comes to mind is … Continue reading →

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May 24, 2012

Posted on May 25, 2012 by jgarrott

AC 5:29, 42 Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than men!” Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is … Continue reading →

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May 23, 2012

Posted on May 25, 2012 by jgarrott

Acts 4:12 “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Peter is still rightly fixated on Jesus Christ alone. Far too many churches effectively … Continue reading →

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May 22, 2012

Posted on May 22, 2012 by jgarrott

Acts 3:6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” As is shown in verses 12 and 16, Peter’s entire focus was … Continue reading →

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May 21, 2012

Posted on May 22, 2012 by jgarrott

Acts 2:38-39 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and … Continue reading →

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May 20, 2012

Posted on May 22, 2012 by jgarrott

Acts 1:7-8 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will … Continue reading →

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May 19, 2012

Posted on May 22, 2012 by jgarrott

John 17:13 “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them.” This morning I think is the first … Continue reading →

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