Tag Archives: repentance

Godly Sorrow; October 12, 2018


2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. This verse gets a little confusing in Japanese, because the Japanese term for “repentance” is “regret and redo.” That makes … Continue reading

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Acceptance; September 20, 2018


Romans 15:7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. This chapter is full of really rich truth that I could easily see as someones “favorite verse.” At the same time, it … Continue reading

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Leadership; September 3, 2018


Acts 27:35-36 After he said this, he took some bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat. They were all encouraged and ate some food themselves. Often leadership requires … Continue reading

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Response to the Gospel; September 1, 2018


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! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.” It says in verse 22 … Continue reading

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Baptism; August 10, 2018


Acts 2:38-39 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and … Continue reading

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Asking and Receiving; July 31, 2018


John 16:23-24 “In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask … Continue reading

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Repentance and Salvation; July 18, 2018


John 10:27-28 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.” What an enormously comforting Scripture! However, … Continue reading

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Eternal Life; July 6, 2018


John 3:36 “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him.” This is pretty definitive! It is the absolute litmus test for eternal life, and there’s … Continue reading

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The Word of Knowledge; June 28, 2018


Luke 19:5 When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” We have no record whatsoever of any previous interaction between Jesus and Zacchaeus, but Luke … Continue reading

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The Good News; May 31, 2018


Mark 1:14-15 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” I find I rather … Continue reading

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