Tag Archives: obedience to God

June 17, 2013

Posted on June 18, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 81:10 I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it. Ever since I heard the story, I can’t read this verse without thinking of the Christian … Continue reading →

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May 27, 2013

Posted on June 2, 2013 by jgarrott

James 2:26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. Martin Luther was so consumed by his rediscovery that we are saved by faith that he called James a “book of straw.” However, it … Continue reading →

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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 →

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May 8, 2013

Posted on May 11, 2013 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:17, 32 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each … Continue reading →

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May 5, 2013

Posted on May 8, 2013 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:24 So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. There isn’t an English term that exactly corresponds to the term in the Greek, but Japanese has one that … Continue reading →

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April 19, 2013

Posted on April 20, 2013 by jgarrott

Romans 5:19 For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. Probably a lot of people aren’t very moved … Continue reading →

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April 8, 2013

Posted on April 9, 2013 by jgarrott

Acts 24:25 As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s enough for now! When I find it convenient, I will send for you.” This is perfectly in line with yesterday’s sermon … Continue reading →

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March 12, 2013

Posted on March 13, 2013 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Going back to yesterday’s definition of righteousness as doing what is right, this verse seems suddenly up to date. The recent story … Continue reading →

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March 1, 2013

Posted on March 5, 2013 by jgarrott

Christian lifeHosea 14:9 Who is wise? He will realize these things. Who is discerning? He will understand them. The ways of the LORD are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them. The progression in the … Continue reading →

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February 24, 2013

Posted on February 24, 2013 by jgarrott

Daniel 9:14 The Lord did not hesitate to bring the disaster upon us, for the Lord our God is righteous in all He does; yet we have not obeyed Him. As many have noticed, it is very significant that Daniel, … Continue reading →

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