Tag Archives: pride

Evil; May 8, 2020

Posted on May 10, 2020 by jgarrott

1 John 5:19 We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. The second half of this verse seems very negative, and almost seems to violate the sovereignty … Continue reading →

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The Apostle John; May 1, 2020

Posted on May 4, 2020 by jgarrott

1 John 2:3-6 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. The man who says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in … Continue reading →

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James the Brother of Jesus; April 27, 2020

Posted on April 30, 2020 by jgarrott

James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. James is the opposite of politically correct, which is why his letter is so valuable. I think he learned that from his older Brother! Reading this letter … Continue reading →

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Mercy; April 26, 2020

Posted on April 28, 2020 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! I think a … Continue reading →

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Perseverance; April 23, 2020

Posted on April 26, 2020 by jgarrott

Hebrews 12:3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. I have long liked the first half of Hebrews 12 and have written and spoken on it many times. … Continue reading →

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Our Place in Christ; April 12, 2020

Posted on April 16, 2020 by jgarrott

John 20:17 Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am returning to my Father and your Father, to my God and … Continue reading →

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Authority; April 9, 2020

Posted on April 11, 2020 by jgarrott

John 19:11 Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.” Authority is a strange thing. … Continue reading →

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Examples; March 25, 2020

Posted on March 28, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 1:15-17 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners–of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the … Continue reading →

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Choices; March 22, 2020

Posted on March 25, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Thessalonians 2:10 They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. The Japanese translation of this verse has an interesting slant: “They did not receive the love of the truth [needed] to be saved.” God … 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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