Tag Archives: legalism

God’s Part and Our Part; December 23, 2018

Posted on December 26, 2018 by jgarrott

2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Christian living is always a tension between what God has … Continue reading →

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Salvation; August 26, 2018

Posted on August 28, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 15:8-9 “God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as he did to us. He made no distinction between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith.” … Continue reading →

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The Good News; May 31, 2018

Posted on June 1, 2018 by jgarrott

Mark 1:14-15 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” I find I rather … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Authority; May 30, 2018

Posted on June 1, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the … Continue reading →

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Delight; April 16, 2018

Posted on April 17, 2018 by jgarrott

Zephaniah 3:17 “The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” I learned a different translation … Continue reading →

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Legalism vs. Grace; June 11, 2017

Posted on June 13, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 21:6 So the priest gave him the consecrated bread, since there was no bread there except the bread of the Presence that had been removed from before the Lord and replaced by hot bread on the day it … Continue reading →

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April 21, 2016

Posted on April 22, 2016 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 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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September 19, 2015

Posted on September 26, 2015 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:5 But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope. We sometimes forget that Paul was painfully aware that he wasn’t yet righteous by God’s standards, and was simply wearing the mantle of … Continue reading →

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June 23, 2015

Posted on June 25, 2015 by jgarrott

James 2:12-13 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment! You would think … Continue reading →

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May 23, 2015

Posted on May 25, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 23:24 “You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.” I cannot read Matthew 23 without remembering how this scene played out in the Visual Bible video. The actor playing Jesus was a dedicated Christian, and … Continue reading →

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