Tag Archives: faith

September 10, 2012

Posted on September 13, 2012 by jgarrott

Genesis 15:6 Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness. As I preached just over a week ago, this is one of the foundational verses of the whole Bible. However, we tend to read much more … Continue reading →

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August 28, 2012

Posted on August 29, 2012 by jgarrott

Revelation 2:9, 10 “I know your afflictions and your poverty–yet you are rich! Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.” Jesus’ letter to the church in Smyrna has got to … 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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August 5, 2012

Posted on August 8, 2012 by jgarrott

Hebrews 6:12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Everything we receive from God is pure grace – that is, we can’t really earn it … Continue reading →

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August 4, 2012

Posted on August 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Hebrews 4:2 For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith. Evidently this isn’t … Continue reading →

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July 21, 2012

Posted on July 23, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 1:3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. This verse ties together three intangibles – faith, … Continue reading →

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July 7, 2012

Posted on July 7, 2012 by jgarrott

Ephesians 1:13-14 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing … Continue reading →

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July 6, 2012

Posted on July 7, 2012 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:26 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. We are again back to the matter of faith. This verse is exactly what John wrote about in John 1:12-13: “Yet to all who received Him, to … Continue reading →

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July 5, 2012

Posted on July 5, 2012 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:22 But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe. As came out in yesterday’s reading, … Continue reading →

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July 4, 2012

Posted on July 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:9 So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. Galatians is often thought of as a letter about legalism, but it is actually about faith, in contrast to legalism and any other form … Continue reading →

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