Tag Archives: maturity

November 17, 2014

Posted on November 19, 2014 by jgarrott

Hebrews 11:39-40 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect. This is an extremely … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

November 14, 2014

Posted on November 15, 2014 by jgarrott

Hebrews 5:11-12 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

November 3, 2014

Posted on November 4, 2014 by jgarrott

Philippians 3:12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Once again we are in extremely familiar … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

November 2, 2014

Posted on November 4, 2014 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. This is another “standard” Scripture, familiar to the point of numbness, but that … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

November 1, 2014

Posted on November 4, 2014 by jgarrott

Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. A vitally important detail that we often forget about … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

May 22, 2013

Posted on May 24, 2013 by jgarrott

Hebrews 5:13-14 Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. Back in … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

May 16, 2013

Posted on May 18, 2013 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. This whole passage should be foundational for all seminaries! … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

February 20, 2013

Posted on February 21, 2013 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 18:4 “For every living soul belongs to me, the father as well as the son – both alike belong to me. The soul who sins is the one who will die.” This whole chapter is an exposition of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

February 19, 2013

Posted on February 21, 2013 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 3:16 At the end of seven days the word of the LORD came to me. This is hardly the only Biblical example, but God doesn’t always speak quickly or soon. Here, Ezekiel waited a week, but others had to … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

December 21, 2012

Posted on December 24, 2012 by jgarrott

John 1:12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. This is at the very core of the proclamation of the Gospel. We can get all … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment