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November 3, 2014

Posted on November 4, 2014 by jgarrott

Philippians 3:12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Once again we are in extremely familiar … Continue reading →

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November 2, 2014

Posted on November 4, 2014 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. This is another “standard” Scripture, familiar to the point of numbness, but that … Continue reading →

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November 1, 2014

Posted on November 4, 2014 by jgarrott

Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. A vitally important detail that we often forget about … Continue reading →

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October 31, 2014

Posted on November 1, 2014 by jgarrott

Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. This verse has become very familiar since the rise of the Charismatic Movement, at least, for at least the last half-century. To … Continue reading →

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October 30, 2014

Posted on November 1, 2014 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Most of Paul’s letters have a “theological” section at first and then a “practical” section toward the end. For a thinking … Continue reading →

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October 29, 2014

Posted on October 30, 2014 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:13-14 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your neighbor … Continue reading →

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October 28, 2014

Posted on October 30, 2014 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. This principle is so simple and yet is so overlooked so much of the time. Not … Continue reading →

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October 27, 2014

Posted on October 30, 2014 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:26-28 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for … Continue reading →

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October 26, 2014

Posted on October 27, 2014 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:24 So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. Japanese has a much better equivalent than English for the Greek expression of “one put in charge.” The idea … Continue reading →

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October 25, 2014

Posted on October 27, 2014 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. Some churches today act as if the … Continue reading →

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