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God’s Provision; February 21, 2020

Posted on February 24, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. This whole section on giving is … Continue reading →

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Handling Money; February 20, 2020

Posted on February 23, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 8:21 For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men. In various places the Bible talks about not fearing people and their … Continue reading →

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Giving; February 19, 2020

Posted on February 23, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 8:12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. This verse expresses a very important principle. We tend to compare things on a … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace; February 18, 2020

Posted on February 22, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 6:1 As God’s fellow workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. This verse has two major points. The first refers back to the last two verses of the previous chapter, which say that by … Continue reading →

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Motivation; February 17, 2020

Posted on February 22, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 5:14-15 For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who … Continue reading →

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Satan; February 16, 2020

Posted on February 21, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 2:10-11 If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven–if there was anything to forgive–I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, in order that Satan might not outwit us. For … Continue reading →

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Gender; February 15, 2020

Posted on February 21, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love. These two verses together like this violate all sorts of societal expectations. In the first place, “be manly” … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Gifts; February 14, 2020

Posted on February 16, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Cor 14:1, 12 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up … Continue reading →

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Knowing; February 13, 2020

Posted on February 16, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 13:12 Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. It’s interesting to … Continue reading →

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Knowledge; February 12, 2020

Posted on February 15, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 8:1-3 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. The man who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know. But … Continue reading →

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