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About jgarrott

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

Righteousness; November 1, 2023

Posted on November 2, 2023 by jgarrott

Romans 6:13 Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to … Continue reading →

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Joy; October 31, 2023

Posted on November 1, 2023 by jgarrott

Romans 5:11 Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. When we really understand what God has done for us in Christ Jesus, we can’t … Continue reading →

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True Faith in God; October 30, 2023

Posted on October 31, 2023 by jgarrott

Romans 4:21 …being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. This one little verse, just part of a sentence, speaks volumes about Abraham’s faith, and thus, about the faith that God desires of us. In … Continue reading →

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Father Abraham; October 29, 2023

Posted on October 30, 2023 by jgarrott

Romans 4:11-12 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but have not been circumcised, in … Continue reading →

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Antisemitism; October 28, 2023

Posted on October 29, 2023 by jgarrott

Romans 3:22-24 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through … Continue reading →

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Laws; October 27, 2023

Posted on October 28, 2023 by jgarrott

Romans 3:20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. I have read that America, and indeed most countries, has such a tangle of laws … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Warfare; October 26, 2023

Posted on October 27, 2023 by jgarrott

Romans 1:32 Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them. This second half of the chapter is … Continue reading →

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Personal Faith; October 25, 2023

Posted on October 26, 2023 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. Two differences in translation between the NIV and the Japanese strike … Continue reading →

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Choosing to Believe; October 24, 2023

Posted on October 25, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 28:24 Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe. We are responsible to share the Gospel, but we cannot control how it will be received. As Paul shared the truth of God, some believed but … Continue reading →

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Sharing Faith; October 23, 2023

Posted on October 24, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 27:25 So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me. It’s amazing the impact the faith of one person can have. Enough had happened already on this … Continue reading →

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