Tag Archives: revelation

The Book of Revelation; June 13, 2024

Posted on June 14, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 16:17 The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and out of the temple came a loud voice from the throne, saying, “It is done!” Revelation is an important book of the Bible, but it is to … Continue reading →

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Divine Revelation; April 21, 2024

Posted on April 22, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 11:25-26 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good … Continue reading →

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End Times; July 8, 2023

Posted on July 9, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 24:36 “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” I think that after His resurrection Jesus perhaps knew the timing of His return, but in any … Continue reading →

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Trials of Faith; May 26, 2023

Posted on May 27, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 7:9 “If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.’” For once I prefer the NIV to the Japanese! The Japanese simply says, “If you do not believe, you will not stand for … Continue reading →

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Understanding; April 1, 2023

Posted on April 2, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 20:18-19 “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will turn him over to the Gentiles … Continue reading →

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Light; September 14, 2022

Posted on September 19, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 97:11-12 Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name. The turn of phrase in the Japanese grabbed my attention as I … Continue reading →

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Knowing God; June 9, 2022

Posted on June 12, 2022 by jgarrott

Ephesians 1:17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. This passage, though exceedingly rich in content and … Continue reading →

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Boldness; June 3, 2022

Posted on June 7, 2022 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 3:12 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. Any time I read more than a verse or two of one of Paul’s letters – or any of a number of other places in the … Continue reading →

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The Creator; February 25, 2022

Posted on March 2, 2022 by jgarrott

Revelation 4:11 “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.” I keep coming back to the awareness that … Continue reading →

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The Limits of Intellect; November 13, 2021

Posted on November 16, 2021 by jgarrott

Revelation 5:12 In a loud voice they sang:“Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!” I think the NIV is entirely justified in using “sang,” rather … Continue reading →

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