Tag Archives: forgiveness

September 19, 2015

Posted on September 26, 2015 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:5 But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope. We sometimes forget that Paul was painfully aware that he wasn’t yet righteous by God’s standards, and was simply wearing the mantle of … Continue reading →

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July 24, 2015

Posted on July 27, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 130:3-4 If you, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared. On the face of it this seems like a somewhat strange statement. If God … Continue reading →

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July 16, 2015

Posted on July 17, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalms 65:2-3 O you who hear prayer, to you all men will come.  When we were overwhelmed by sins,you forgave our transgressions. The fact that God hears prayer is of extraordinary importance. As it says here, “all flesh” seeks such … Continue reading →

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June 16, 2015

Posted on June 17, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 1:18-19 Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, holding on to faith and a good conscience. Some … Continue reading →

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May 21, 2015

Posted on May 23, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 18:35 “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.” We tend to think of “gentle Jesus, meek and mild,” but He said some pretty stern things, and this … Continue reading →

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May 2, 2015

Posted on May 3, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy … Continue reading →

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April 6, 2015

Posted on April 8, 2015 by jgarrott

John 20:21-23 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are … Continue reading →

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March 24, 2015

Posted on March 27, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 25:8-9 Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. God doesn’t just go, “You’re bad. ZAP!” Rather, He very graciously lets … Continue reading →

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March 15, 2015

Posted on March 19, 2015 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 4:29 But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you look for him with all your heart and with all your soul. When you think about it, this is an incredible promise. … Continue reading →

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March 13, 2015

Posted on March 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Genesis 19:16 When he hesitated, the men grasped his hand and the hands of his wife and of his two daughters and led them safely out of the city, for the Lord was merciful to them. The whole story of … Continue reading →

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