Tag Archives: evangelism

May 31, 2012

Posted on June 3, 2012 by jgarrott

Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. This verse should be engraved on the heart of … Continue reading →

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May 30, 2012

Posted on June 3, 2012 by jgarrott

Acts 27:23-24 “Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me and said, `Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives … Continue reading →

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May 29, 2012

Posted on May 29, 2012 by jgarrott

Acts 20:20-21 “You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house to house. I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn … Continue reading →

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May 28, 2012

Posted on May 29, 2012 by jgarrott

Acts 17:27 “God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.” The reason Paul’s “Mars Hill Sermon” is significant is that … Continue reading →

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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 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 8, 2012

Posted on May 11, 2012 by jgarrott

John 7:31 Still, many in the crowd put their faith in him. They said, “When the Christ comes, will he do more miraculous signs than this man?” Miracles have a purpose, and that is to confirm the Gospel. (Mark 16:20) … Continue reading →

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March 27, 2012

Posted on March 27, 2012 by jgarrott

Mark 13:10 “And the gospel must first be preached to all nations.” There is a seemingly minor turn of phrase that is presented in the Japanese but is missing in the NIV: “In this way.” Christians in “advanced” countries don’t … Continue reading →

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March 6, 2012

Posted on March 8, 2012 by jgarrott

Matthew 11:27 “All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.” This … Continue reading →

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March 3, 2012

Posted on March 5, 2012 by jgarrott

Matthew 10:7-8 “As you go, preach this message: `The kingdom of heaven is near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.” This is one of those rare … Continue reading →

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