Tag Archives: faith

Faith; February 12, 2024

Posted on February 13, 2024 by jgarrott

1 John 5:5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. We tend to take faith very lightly. We say we believe things, but then we don’t follow through on … Continue reading →

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Practical Love; February 11, 2024

Posted on February 12, 2024 by jgarrott

1 John 4:20 If anyone says, “I love God,” yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. Theology can seem … Continue reading →

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Opposition; February 10, 2024

Posted on February 12, 2024 by jgarrott

1 John 3:13 Do not be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you. This one little verse jumped out at me as I read just now. It seems to me that many American Christians are shocked at the opposition … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; February 7, 2024

Posted on February 10, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. This is a verse I have … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Salvation; February 3, 2024

Posted on February 4, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:8-9 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal … Continue reading →

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Practical Faith; February 1, 2024

Posted on February 2, 2024 by jgarrott

James 2:14 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? It was probably this specific verse that caused Martin Luther to dislike this book so strongly, … Continue reading →

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Examples; January 29, 2024

Posted on January 30, 2024 by jgarrott

Hebrews 13:7-8 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. My impression is that Hebrews … Continue reading →

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Aliens and Strangers; January 26, 2024

Posted on January 27, 2024 by jgarrott

Hebrews 11:13 All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on … Continue reading →

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Creation; January 25, 2024

Posted on January 26, 2024 by jgarrott

Hebrews 11:3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. There are many reasons why Hebrews 11 is considered the ultimate “faith chapter” … Continue reading →

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Assurance; January 24, 2024

Posted on January 25, 2024 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:35-36 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. This is a message we … Continue reading →

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