Category Archives: Christian

Faith, Knowledge, and Activity; December 4, 2018

Posted on December 7, 2018 by jgarrott

Philemon 1:6 I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. There are some arguable points about exactly what is subject and … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace; December 3, 2018

Posted on December 6, 2018 by jgarrott

Titus 3:3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. Wow. Talk about a description of modern society! It’s important to note that Paul isn’t giving this description from a … Continue reading →

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Pastoral Ministry; December 2, 2018

Posted on December 6, 2018 by jgarrott

Titus 2:1 You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine. Along with the two longer letters to Timothy, this is a letter about how to be a shepherd of Jesus’ flock. In the first chapter Paul writes about … Continue reading →

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Rescue; December 1, 2018

Posted on December 2, 2018 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 4:18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen. This is at the very end of the last letter … Continue reading →

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Living for Jesus; November 30, 2018

Posted on December 2, 2018 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 2:11-13 Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are … Continue reading →

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Knowing Christ; November 29, 2018

Posted on November 30, 2018 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 1:12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for … Continue reading →

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Positive Goals; November 28, 2018

Posted on November 30, 2018 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. The section ahead of this that talks about greed is very famous, but Paul very rightly changes gears in … Continue reading →

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Being an Example; November 27, 2018

Posted on November 28, 2018 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 4:12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. It struck me just now that this verse … Continue reading →

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Prayer; November 26, 2018

Posted on November 28, 2018 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 2:5-6 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men—the testimony given in its proper time. It seems that every monotheistic religion … Continue reading →

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Credentials; November 25, 2018

Posted on November 27, 2018 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 1:15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. Here we have one of the keys to Paul’s ministry. He could never forget … Continue reading →

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