Tag Archives: holiness

Holiness; September 7, 2026

Posted on September 8, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:14-15 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do. There are all sorts of things involved … Continue reading →

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Holiness; August 29, 2026

Posted on August 30, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 4:7 For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. The whole idea of holiness seems to be lost from many churches. We adjust to the standards of society around us, in … Continue reading →

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Conformity to Christ; August 16, 2026

Posted on August 17, 2026 by jgarrott

Romans 8:29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. Verse 28 gets the most attention, but this verse is another earth-shaker. God in His … Continue reading →

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Holiness; August 14, 2026

Posted on August 15, 2026 by jgarrott

Romans 1:7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people:Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. How many people have thought about being called to … Continue reading →

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Being Holy; July 8, 2026

Posted on July 9, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 4:3 And he who is left in Zion and remains in Jerusalem will be called holy, everyone who has been recorded for life in Jerusalem, To be honest, I’m not sure why I included this passage when making a list of … Continue reading →

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Goals; November 10, 2025

Posted on November 11, 2025 by jgarrott

Hebrews 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. This particular verse is really being put to the test right now, with all the political divisions that are … Continue reading →

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Assurance; March 27, 2025

Posted on March 28, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. This … Continue reading →

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God’s Standards; February 4, 2025

Posted on February 5, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:27-28 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” This whole section is discarded by … Continue reading →

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Hypocrisy; January 16, 2025

Posted on January 17, 2025 by jgarrott

Romans 2:19-21 If you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those who are in the dark, an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of little children, because you have in the law the embodiment … Continue reading →

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Sex; October 21, 2024

Posted on October 22, 2024 by jgarrott

Proverbs 6:23 For this command is a lamp,    this teaching is a light,and correction and instruction    are the way to life. This verse is certainly true, but what is striking is that what follows is a very clear warning not to be … Continue reading →

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