Tag Archives: in Christ

Conflict; January 6, 2020

Posted on January 8, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 20:18 “Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces; anyone on whom it falls will be crushed.” What happened to “gentle Jesus, meek and mild?” This isn’t the image we usually have of Christ, but Jesus … Continue reading →

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God as Dirt; November 12, 2019

Posted on November 15, 2019 by jgarrott

Isaiah 61:11 For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations. In such a dearly-loved chapter as this I … Continue reading →

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Witnesses; November 7, 2019

Posted on November 10, 2019 by jgarrott

Isaiah 43:10-11 “You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be … Continue reading →

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Eternity; November 2, 2019

Posted on November 3, 2019 by jgarrott

Ecclesiastes 9:1 So I reflected on all this and concluded that the righteous and the wise and what they do are in God’s hands, but no man knows whether love or hate awaits him. These first 10 verses of chapter … Continue reading →

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Christ in You; May 21, 2019

Posted on May 22, 2019 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. I have heard the last phrase of this verse quoted many times … Continue reading →

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Salvation; April 29, 2019

Posted on May 2, 2019 by jgarrott

Ephesians 1:13-14 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit … Continue reading →

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Condemnation; March 27, 2019

Posted on April 3, 2019 by jgarrott

Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. This is an extremely important verse, particularly in light of all that follows. It would be easy to read Paul’s description of our position in … Continue reading →

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Freedom in Christ; March 12, 2019

Posted on March 23, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 13:38-39 “Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin, a justification you were not able to obtain … Continue reading →

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Serving God; February 10, 2019

Posted on February 14, 2019 by jgarrott

John 5:19, 30 Jesus gave them this answer: “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. By … Continue reading →

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Bearing Fruit; July 27, 2018

Posted on July 29, 2018 by jgarrott

John 15:7-8 “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” … Continue reading →

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