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Sin and Forgiveness; April 11, 2019

Posted on April 13, 2019 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 6:11 And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. This chapter is one … Continue reading →

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The God of Hope; April 4, 2019

Posted on April 7, 2019 by jgarrott

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. There are many benedictions recorded in the … Continue reading →

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Genuine Worship; April 2, 2019

Posted on April 6, 2019 by jgarrott

Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12 is a very familiar, dearly loved chapter for … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; March 29, 2019

Posted on April 4, 2019 by jgarrott

Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. This is one of the most quoted verses in the whole Bible, but … Continue reading →

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Condemnation; March 27, 2019

Posted on April 3, 2019 by jgarrott

Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. This is an extremely important verse, particularly in light of all that follows. It would be easy to read Paul’s description of our position in … Continue reading →

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Righteousness; March 24, 2019

Posted on April 2, 2019 by jgarrott

Romans 1:17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” Here Paul is stating the overarching theme … Continue reading →

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Speaking Truth; March 22, 2019

Posted on April 1, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 24:25 As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.” This has always seemed a … Continue reading →

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Witnessing; March 16, 2019

Posted on March 25, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Sometimes people don’t notice us at all, but sometimes they are really paying attention. That’s what being a … Continue reading →

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Believing Prayer; March 11, 2019

Posted on March 22, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 12:5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. I have always loved this story for its drama, but it’s not just a fun story for Sunday School, it also has … Continue reading →

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Repentance; March 6, 2019

Posted on March 7, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 3:19 “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” Different translations into different languages can make for some awkward transitions. In Japanese, “times of … Continue reading →

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