Tag Archives: abiding in Christ

August 9, 2015

Posted on August 10, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:4 “He will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his law the islands will put their hope.” These nine verses are very clearly and explicitly Messianic, but every time I run into a … Continue reading →

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August 27, 2014

Posted on August 28, 2014 by jgarrott

Zephaniah 2:3 Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger. When the Lord decides it’s time to … Continue reading →

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February 13, 2014

Posted on February 16, 2014 by jgarrott

Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Paul’s letters generally … Continue reading →

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September 7, 2013

Posted on September 10, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 52:8 But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. Poetry is all about metaphors, and those metaphors are important. We sometimes forget that the … Continue reading →

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July 17, 2013

Posted on July 18, 2013 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 9:27 No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. Some seminaries do make a point of this verse, but … Continue reading →

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June 4, 2013

Posted on June 6, 2013 by jgarrott

1 John 2:6 Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did. This statement is both completely simple and totally hard-hitting. Properly considered, it answers every question about human behavior. A few years ago there was a big … Continue reading →

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February 18, 2013

Posted on February 19, 2013 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 23:6 In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. This is a significant Scripture, certainly fulfilled in Christ. In this … Continue reading →

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December 3, 2012

Posted on December 5, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 89:24 “My faithful love will be with him, and through my name his horn will be exalted.” Throughout the Old Testament “horn” is used to symbolize either strength or, by extension, ruler. With that cleared up, we can consider … Continue reading →

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March 2, 2012

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jgarrott

Matthew 9:8 When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to men. When we read this story we tend to think that the authority the people were so in … Continue reading →

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August 18, 2011

Posted on August 19, 2011 by jgarrott

John 15:10-11 “If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and … Continue reading →

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