Category Archives: Christian

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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May 18, 2012

Posted on May 18, 2012 by jgarrott

John 17:8-9 “For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. I pray for them. I am not praying for … Continue reading →

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May 17, 2012

Posted on May 18, 2012 by jgarrott

John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” I couldn’t begin to count how many times I’ve … Continue reading →

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May 16, 2012

Posted on May 18, 2012 by jgarrott

John 15:4-5 “Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are … Continue reading →

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