Tag Archives: love

Faith and Love; June 6, 2024

Posted on June 7, 2024 by jgarrott

1 John 3:23-24 And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. Those who obey his commands live in him, and he in them. And … Continue reading →

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Obeying God; June 5, 2024

Posted on June 6, 2024 by jgarrott

1 John 2:3 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. When John has just been writing beautifully about how Jesus’ sacrifice covers all our sins, it’s important that he follows with this statement. … Continue reading →

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God’s Invitation; February 17, 2024

Posted on February 18, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. This magnificent invitation, right … Continue reading →

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Practical Love; February 11, 2024

Posted on February 12, 2024 by jgarrott

1 John 4:20 If anyone says, “I love God,” yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. Theology can seem … Continue reading →

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Favoritism; January 8, 2024

Posted on January 9, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 5:21 I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism. In the middle of various detailed instructions about pastoral … Continue reading →

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Families; January 5, 2024

Posted on January 6, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 3:5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?) This parenthetical comment, stuck into an exposition on Church leadership, could hardly be more timeless and timely. As … Continue reading →

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Practical Religion; December 22, 2023

Posted on December 23, 2023 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. I know I’ve written on this before, doubtless … Continue reading →

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Channels of Blessing; November 24, 2023

Posted on November 24, 2023 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any … Continue reading →

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Masculinity; November 23, 2023

Posted on November 24, 2023 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. From the modern viewpoint, this admonition seems almost contradictory. In the first place, where the NIV says “be … Continue reading →

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Differences; November 17, 2023

Posted on November 18, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 11:19 No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God’s approval. This is a very interesting statement, particularly in view of the strong things Paul said earlier in this same letter … Continue reading →

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