Tag Archives: disciples

Disciples; January 5, 2020

Posted on January 8, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 16:15 He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight.” Well, the point about Jesus not being politically … Continue reading →

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Freedom in Christ; March 13, 2019

Posted on March 22, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 13:48, 52 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. I … Continue reading →

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Christians; March 10, 2019

Posted on March 22, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 11:26 The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. This was a very significant development, particularly since this terminology has been used for almost 2000 years since then. Recently I’ve encountered a movement to get away from using the … Continue reading →

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Bearing Fruit; February 25, 2019

Posted on February 28, 2019 by jgarrott

John 15:8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. This whole passage is so incredibly rich that after reading it I had to just sit for a few minutes, asking … Continue reading →

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Perseverance; December 15, 2018

Posted on December 17, 2018 by jgarrott

James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not … Continue reading →

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Love; July 24, 2018

Posted on July 26, 2018 by jgarrott

John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” I quoted … Continue reading →

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Witnesses; April 7, 2018

Posted on April 9, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” This verse is one of … Continue reading →

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December 30, 2014

Posted on January 2, 2015 by jgarrott

John 1:35-37 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. This little … Continue reading →

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August 10, 2012

Posted on August 11, 2012 by jgarrott

James 2:26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. This verse is the capstone on James’ reasoned argument from verse 14 on, and as such is extremely to the point. Martin Luther disliked … Continue reading →

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July 31, 2012

Posted on July 31, 2012 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 1:12 Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day. This is the most powerful motivation in … Continue reading →

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