Tag Archives: salvation

Freedom; June 8, 2026

Posted on June 9, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Peter 2:16 Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves. One of the ironies of the universe is that there is no greater freedom than being completely submitted and obedient … Continue reading →

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One God; May 24, 2026

Posted on May 25, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus. This statement by Paul matches perfectly the statement by Jesus Himself: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; May 15, 2026

Posted on May 16, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 28:24 Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe. We’re back to the point, touched on a few days ago, that salvation through the Gospel is dependent on the hearer, not the messenger. That doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Rooted in the Word; May 14, 2026

Posted on May 15, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 20:32 “Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.” This is ultimately what every Christian minister of any sort has … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; May 9, 2026

Posted on May 10, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 13:48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. This verse contains what I, and probably many other Christians, consider a hard truth: not … Continue reading →

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Peace; May 2, 2026

Posted on May 3, 2026 by jgarrott

John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” As many time as I have quoted this verse, in countless contexts … Continue reading →

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Discipleship; April 30, 2026

Posted on May 1, 2026 by jgarrott

John 16:1 “All this I have told you so that you will not fall away.” Jesus didn’t pull any punches. His next remarks after this are downright scary. This is an area in which the Church in some countries really drops … Continue reading →

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Salvation; April 3, 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 23:42-43 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” There are so many sweet, deeply meaningful things recorded in the Bible! This … Continue reading →

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Authority; March 27, 2026

Posted on March 28, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 5:24 But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” You might wonder why this … Continue reading →

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Impossible; March 25, 2026

Posted on March 26, 2026 by jgarrott

Mark 10:27 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” This is a vitally important, fundamental principle that we give lip service to, and at the same time … Continue reading →

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