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About jgarrott

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

Projection; May 21, 2024

Posted on May 22, 2024 by jgarrott

Romans 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. I had never thought about … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; May 20, 2024

Posted on May 21, 2024 by jgarrott

Acts 28:24 Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe. I like the way the Japanese puts this: “Some people received what he said, but others did not try to believe.” That’s going to be the … Continue reading →

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Obedience to God; May 19, 2024

Posted on May 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Acts 26:19 “So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven.” How many of us are genuinely obedient to what God shows us? Not many people are given as dramatic a vision as Paul was, but … Continue reading →

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God’s Word of Grace; May 18, 2024

Posted on May 19, 2024 by jgarrott

Acts 20:32 “Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.” This farewell address by Paul to the elders of … Continue reading →

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Baptism in the Holy Spirit; May 17, 2024

Posted on May 18, 2024 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. I essentially have these seven verses memorized, they were used so often in the early days of the … Continue reading →

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Preaching; May 16, 2024

Posted on May 17, 2024 by jgarrott

Acts 17:30 “In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.” From every perspective this was a masterful sermon, beautifully reasoned and contextually grounded, even using cultural references with which his hearers would … Continue reading →

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More Cross-cultural Evangelism; May 15, 2024

Posted on May 16, 2024 by jgarrott

Acts 14:15 “Men, why are you doing this? We too are only men, human like you. We are bringing you good news, telling you to turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth and … Continue reading →

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Cross-Cultural Evangelism; May 14, 2024

Posted on May 15, 2024 by jgarrott

Acts 13:38-39 “Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Through him everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the law of … Continue reading →

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Discrimination; May 13, 2024

Posted on May 14, 2024 by jgarrott

Acts 11:18 When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.” This was an absolutely shocking moment for the Jerusalem church. I can imagine the … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Power; May 12, 2024

Posted on May 13, 2024 by jgarrott

Acts 8:19 He said, “Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” Simon’s mistake here is sadly not unusual. He saw spiritual power as something external to be manipulated, … Continue reading →

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