Tag Archives: God’s holiness

Consequences of Sin; May 8, 2021

Posted on May 10, 2021 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 12:13-14 Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” Nathan replied, “The Lord has taken away your sin. You are not going to die. But because by doing this you have made the enemies of … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the Lord; December 23, 2020

Posted on December 29, 2020 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:30-31 For we know him who said, “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge his people.” It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. It is … Continue reading →

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Faith; August 6, 2020

Posted on August 7, 2020 by jgarrott

Mark 9:23-24 “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for him who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Matthew’s telling of this episode came up in the readings July 26th, but … Continue reading →

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God’s Love and Man’s Pride; November 4, 2019

Posted on November 5, 2019 by jgarrott

Isaiah 5:15-16 So man will be brought low and mankind humbled, the eyes of the arrogant humbled. But the Lord Almighty will be exalted by his justice, and the holy God will show himself holy by his righteousness. When we … Continue reading →

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The Character of God; September 6, 2019

Posted on September 9, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 106:47 Save us, O Lord our God, and gather us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in your praise. This whole Psalm is an extended confession of the sins of the … Continue reading →

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The Holiness of God; May 3, 2019

Posted on May 6, 2019 by jgarrott

Ephesians 3:12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. This verse in itself is incredibly good news, and could even be said to be the essence of the Gospel. Paul is expressing … Continue reading →

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Judgment; January 11, 2019

Posted on January 14, 2019 by jgarrott

Rev 6:16-17 They called to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb! For the great day of their wrath … Continue reading →

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March 15, 2017

Posted on March 17, 2017 by jgarrott

Numbers 3:10 “Appoint Aaron and his sons to serve as priests; anyone else who approaches the sanctuary must be put to death.” If we aren’t aware of this verse we don’t understand just how revolutionary the New Covenant is. When … Continue reading →

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