Category Archives: Christian

Salvation; August 26, 2018

Posted on August 28, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 15:8-9 “God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as he did to us. He made no distinction between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith.” … Continue reading →

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The Fear of Death; August 25, 2018

Posted on August 28, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 14:19-20 Then some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowd over. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, thinking he was dead. But after the disciples had gathered round him, he got up and … Continue reading →

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Discipleship; August 24, 2018

Posted on August 27, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 13:52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. This completes the account of Paul and Barnabas’ first major stop on the mainland after leaving Cyprus. John Mark had left them once they hit the … Continue reading →

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The Word of God; August 23, 2018

Posted on August 27, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 12:24 But the word of God continued to increase and spread. This comes right after the mention of King Herod’s rather horrific death, so I think the NIV is justified in inserting “But” at the beginning of the sentence. … Continue reading →

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Christians; August 22, 2018

Posted on August 24, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 11:23, 26 When he arrived and saw the evidence of the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch … Continue reading →

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Equality; August 21, 2018

Posted on August 24, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 11:17-18 “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?” When they heard this, they had no further objections … Continue reading →

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Influence; August 20, 2018

Posted on August 23, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 9:18-19 Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, and after taking some food, he regained his strength. It fascinated me years ago when I realized that the … Continue reading →

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Persecution; August 19, 2018

Posted on August 23, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 8:4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. This one sentence exposes why persecution has historically served to grow the Church. This proves that it wasn’t just the apostles who felt that “We cannot help … Continue reading →

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Church Government; August 18, 2018

Posted on August 20, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 6:2 So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables.” The whole matter of equality, democracy … Continue reading →

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Focus; August 17, 2018

Posted on August 20, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 5:42 Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.[ In Acts 2:42-47 we have a description of what the believers did, … Continue reading →

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