Tag Archives: John Newton

Dependence on God; September 1, 2025


Zephaniah 3:12, 15 But I will leave within you    the meek and humble.The remnant of Israel    will trust in the name of the Lord.The Lord, the King of Israel, is with you;    never again will you fear any harm. It struck me that the same terminology is used … Continue reading

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Matthew; December 25, 2024


Matthew 2:17 Then what was said through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: Matthew is far and away the most Jewish of the Gospels. There is good literary evidence that it was originally written in Aramaic, and only later translated into … Continue reading

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God’s Grace; November 30, 2024


John 1:16 Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. This first chapter of John is absolutely foundational to Christian faith. It establishes that Christ is pre-existent before all things, and that He is the … Continue reading

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Legalism; May 28, 2021


2 Chron 30:18-20 Although most of the many people who came from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar and Zebulun had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, “May the Lord, … Continue reading

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Miracles; May 26, 2021


2 Kings 20:11 Then the prophet Isaiah called upon the Lord, and the Lord made the shadow go back the ten steps it had gone down on the stairway of Ahaz. There are many places in the Bible where miracles … Continue reading

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The Foundation; June 23, 2019


Exodus 20:20 Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning.” The 10 Commandments are rightly spoken of as … Continue reading

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June 30, 2012


2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Of all the things God gives us, grace is probably the most important, because without grace, we couldn’t … Continue reading

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