Tag Archives: salvation

God’s Truth; March 15, 2026

Posted on March 17, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 22:15 Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words. Thinking about this from our perspective, this has got to be a “time to pop the popcorn” moment, because it’s going to be very … Continue reading →

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The Divinity of Jesus; March 7, 2026

Posted on March 8, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 14:33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” You can’t really be a disciple unless you know whom you are following. Different groups label Jesus in different ways. Muslims … Continue reading →

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The Choice to Listen; March 5, 2026

Posted on March 6, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 13:16 “But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.” It is important to note that the seeing and hearing here are not a matter of innate ability, but of choice, just as Isaiah … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; February 28, 2026

Posted on March 1, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 10:14 “If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet.” I’m not sure that I’ve ever heard this verse preached on! This too is respecting … Continue reading →

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Harvest Workers; February 27, 2026

Posted on February 28, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 9:37-38 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” God is supreme over all, but He uses people to accomplish … Continue reading →

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Prophecy; February 21, 2026

Posted on February 22, 2026 by jgarrott

Joel 2:28-29 “And afterward,    I will pour out my Spirit on all people.Your sons and daughters will prophesy,    your old men will dream dreams,    your young men will see visions.Even on my servants, both men and women,    I will pour out my Spirit in those days. … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace; February 17, 2026

Posted on February 18, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 53:1 Who has believed our message    and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? Modern English translations generally render the first line of this verse as speaking of the prophet’s message, but the Japanese expresses it in terms of what … Continue reading →

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Enlightenment; January 26, 2026

Posted on January 27, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;    I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Sometimes in David’s Psalms the speaker switches, and I think that is the case here. To me, this is … Continue reading →

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Salvation; January 15, 2026

Posted on January 16, 2026 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 22:36 You make your saving help my shield;    your help has made me great. Different translations render this verse in a variety of ways, with varying impact to the reader. However, the point is that the omnipotent Creator cares incredibly … Continue reading →

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God Who is Near; January 6, 2026

Posted on January 7, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 4:7 What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him? This is a major point. Various religions posit all sorts of gods, but certainly at … Continue reading →

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