Tag Archives: love

Rules; March 24, 2020

Posted on March 26, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. You can extrapolate from this that the purpose of every rule in the Church should be … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Growth; March 16, 2020

Posted on March 19, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 1:3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. This verse should settle the perennial “faith vs. … Continue reading →

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The Law of Love; February 26, 2020

Posted on February 28, 2020 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:13 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. Much of the Church needs a powerful reminder of this verse. We tend … Continue reading →

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Gender; February 15, 2020

Posted on February 21, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love. These two verses together like this violate all sorts of societal expectations. In the first place, “be manly” … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Gifts; February 14, 2020

Posted on February 16, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Cor 14:1, 12 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up … Continue reading →

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Knowledge; February 12, 2020

Posted on February 15, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 8:1-3 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. The man who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know. But … Continue reading →

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Emotion vs. Obedience; January 22, 2020

Posted on January 26, 2020 by jgarrott

John 14:23 Jesus replied, “If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.” Anywhere you turn in the Upper Room Discourse, there is … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Love; January 21, 2020

Posted on January 23, 2020 by jgarrott

John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” This was … Continue reading →

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Disciples; January 5, 2020

Posted on January 8, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 16:15 He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight.” Well, the point about Jesus not being politically … Continue reading →

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Salvation by Faith; January 2, 2020

Posted on January 5, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 7:50 Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” This is a very important little incident in Jesus’ ministry that often gets overlooked. Just as Jesus told the woman who touched the hem of … Continue reading →

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