Tag Archives: in Christ

People of God; August 25, 2022

Posted on August 30, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 47:9 The nobles of the nations assemble as the people of the God of Abraham, for the kings of the earth belong to God; he is greatly exalted. Passages like this are scattered throughout the Old Testament, but are … Continue reading →

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Belonging to Christ; February 23, 2022

Posted on February 25, 2022 by jgarrott

Philemon 1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus. I haven’t studied Greek, but I do know that Greek prepositions can be reasonably translated various ways. Even between Japanese and English, propositions can be very “slippery,” shifting nuance and even meaning … Continue reading →

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Benediction; October 15, 2021

Posted on October 18, 2021 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 13:14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Once again I was undecided among several verses in this chapter as to … Continue reading →

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Isolation; June 22, 2021

Posted on June 24, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalm 61:2 From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Verses six and seven indicate that David was already king when … Continue reading →

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God’s Temple; May 11, 2021

Posted on May 15, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:27 “But will God really dwell on earth? The heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain you. How much less this temple I have built!” I well remember when I used this Scripture in doing a dedication ceremony for … Continue reading →

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The Necessity of the Incarnation; December 19, 2020

Posted on December 21, 2020 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. This is a pretty bleak picture of mankind, … Continue reading →

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Putting on Christ; November 25, 2020

Posted on November 29, 2020 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:26-27 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is so much meaning in these verses, and the two that follow, … Continue reading →

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Our Place in Christ; April 12, 2020

Posted on April 16, 2020 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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Crucifixion; April 10, 2020

Posted on April 11, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 23:33-34 When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Warfare; February 7, 2020

Posted on February 9, 2020 by jgarrott

Romans 13:12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. This whole chapter is loaded with immensely practical teaching, some of which … Continue reading →

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