Tag Archives: in Christ

The Mystery of the Gospel; March 23, 2025

Posted on March 24, 2025 by jgarrott

Colossians 1:27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. The phrase, “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” is so familiar to most Christians … Continue reading →

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Alive in Christ; March 11, 2025

Posted on March 12, 2025 by jgarrott

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. This … Continue reading →

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Unity in Diversity; March 4, 2025

Posted on March 5, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 12:18-20 But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, … Continue reading →

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Who We Are in Christ; January 30, 2025

Posted on January 31, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. I almost wrote on a different part of … Continue reading →

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Putting On Christ; January 17, 2025

Posted on January 18, 2025 by jgarrott

Romans 13:14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh. This is the exact opposite of what the world tells us. In my youth, the motto was, “If … Continue reading →

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The Body of Christ; January 9, 2025

Posted on January 10, 2025 by jgarrott

Acts 9:4-5 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”“Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked.“I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. This is one of the most dramatic, and rightly … Continue reading →

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Credentials; August 8, 2028

Posted on August 9, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 20:30 Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” Either this incident or a very similar one is recorded in other … Continue reading →

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Faith and Love; June 6, 2024

Posted on June 7, 2024 by jgarrott

1 John 3:23-24 And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. Those who obey his commands live in him, and he in them. And … Continue reading →

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Standards; May 25, 2024

Posted on May 26, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. This is a restating of Romans 12:2, specifically aimed at someone who was already committed to serving God. “Do … Continue reading →

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In Christ; March 31, 2024

Posted on April 1, 2024 by jgarrott

John 20:17 Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am returning to my Father and your Father, to my God and … Continue reading →

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