Tag Archives: God’s grace

August 4, 2014

Posted on August 6, 2014 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 23:6 “In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.” The various names given for God are an interesting and important … Continue reading →

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March 22, 2014

Posted on March 23, 2014 by jgarrott

Job 35:6-7 “If you sin, how does that affect him? If your sins are many, what does that do to him? If you are righteous, what do you give to him, or what does he receive from your hand?” This … Continue reading →

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October 21, 2013

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 56:7 “My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.” This whole passage, verses 1-8, is a strong expression of the inclusiveness of God’s grace. This particular line is especially famous because Jesus Himself quoted it … Continue reading →

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June 4, 2013

Posted on June 6, 2013 by jgarrott

1 John 2:6 Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did. This statement is both completely simple and totally hard-hitting. Properly considered, it answers every question about human behavior. A few years ago there was a big … Continue reading →

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May 20, 2013

Posted on May 22, 2013 by jgarrott

Titus 3:3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. Paul certainly knew how to give a pithy … Continue reading →

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December 17, 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by jgarrott

Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” This verse has always grabbed me, because it is so true. In Japanese it is even stronger than in English, because … Continue reading →

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September 21, 2012

Posted on September 27, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:25 “Now LORD, God of Israel, keep for your servant David my father the promises you made to him when you said, `You shall never fail to have a man to sit before me on the throne of … Continue reading →

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August 26, 2012

Posted on August 29, 2012 by jgarrott

Revelation 1:5-6 and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, … Continue reading →

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August 13, 2012

Posted on August 14, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. This verse … Continue reading →

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August 3, 2012

Posted on August 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Hebrews 2:11 Both the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers. Part of knowing God is in knowing Jesus as Big Brother. … Continue reading →

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