Tag Archives: purity

The Provision of the Holy Spirit; October 26, 2017

Posted on October 29, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 51:10-11 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. This Psalm is justly one of the most famous, … Continue reading →

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July 6, 2016

Posted on July 7, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 75:6-7 No one from the east or the west or from the desert can exalt a man. But it is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another. This is something we see and yet have a … Continue reading →

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December 15, 2015

Posted on December 18, 2015 by jgarrott

Malachi 3:2 But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire or a launderer’s soap. The inclusion of this passage is one reason I am convinced … Continue reading →

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October 21, 2015

Posted on October 22, 2015 by jgarrott

1 John 3:3 Everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure. Many places in the Japanese Bible, where the English says “holy,” the Japanese uses the character for holy but gives a reading for … Continue reading →

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June 7, 2015

Posted on June 9, 2015 by jgarrott

Romans 15:7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. I hadn’t expected a follow-up to yesterday’s content today, but here it is. Acceptance is part and parcel of belonging; if we … Continue reading →

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February 10, 2015

Posted on February 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 66:2 “This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.” The Bible speaks again and again about the virtues of humility, but here we have God Himself saying that … Continue reading →

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October 21, 2014

Posted on October 24, 2014 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. This is the key to a holy lifestyle: not trying to earn … Continue reading →

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November 18, 2013

Posted on November 21, 2013 by jgarrott

Zephaniah 3:9 “Then will I purify the lips of the peoples, that all of them may call on the name of the LORD and serve him shoulder to shoulder.” Once again through yet another prophet we have the Lord proclaiming … Continue reading →

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