Tag Archives: God’s grace

January 14, 2015

Posted on January 16, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 12:12 Because Rehoboam humbled himself, the Lord’s anger turned from him, and he was not totally destroyed. Indeed, there was some good in Judah. I have a message on tape, preached by a friend, about all the reasons … Continue reading →

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November 11, 2014

Posted on November 12, 2014 by jgarrott

Titus 2:11-13 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 … Continue reading →

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October 2, 2014

Posted on October 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Romans 4:4-5 Now when a man works, his wages are not credited to him as a gift, but as an obligation. However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited … Continue reading →

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August 15, 2014

Posted on August 18, 2014 by jgarrott

Daniel 9:18 “We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy.” Daniel got so many things right! We should never think that we’ve been “good enough” to approach God, because we haven’t. … Continue reading →

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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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