Tag Archives: repentance

Weeds in the Church; February 28, 2021

Posted on March 2, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 13:29 “‘No,’ he answered, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds, you may root up the wheat with them.’” It’s very difficult to pull out one verse from this parable, because all seven verses are very much part of … Continue reading →

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Baptism; February 25, 2021

Posted on February 27, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 3:11 “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. … Continue reading →

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Sin and Grace; January 31, 2021

Posted on February 4, 2021 by jgarrott

Proverbs 20:9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin”? This is a rhetorical question, but Paul answered it clearly: “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23) … Continue reading →

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The Invitation; January 12, 2021

Posted on January 14, 2021 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. I know I’ve written … Continue reading →

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Humility; January 10, 2021

Posted on January 13, 2021 by jgarrott

Jude 1:1-2 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept by Jesus Christ: Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. Every … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the Lord; December 23, 2020

Posted on December 29, 2020 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:30-31 For we know him who said, “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge his people.” It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. It is … Continue reading →

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The Necessity of the Incarnation; December 19, 2020

Posted on December 21, 2020 by jgarrott

Titus 3:3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. This is a pretty bleak picture of mankind, … Continue reading →

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The Necessity of Salvation; December 13, 2020

Posted on December 15, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 1:15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners–of whom I am the worst. Paul’s ministry was what it was first of all because he had this truth … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of Grace; November 17, 2020

Posted on November 21, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 6:1 As God’s fellow workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. This is a very interesting, and potentially very tragic, entreaty. It assumes a reality that far too many people don’t want to admit … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace; November 13, 2020

Posted on November 15, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them–yet not I, but the grace of God that was … Continue reading →

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