Tag Archives: salvation

Salvation; October 2, 2021

Posted on October 4, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 16:30 He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” This is a very famous story, and people tend to focus either on verse 25, which talks about Paul and Silas singing to … Continue reading →

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Baptism in the Holy Spirit; September 22, 2021

Posted on September 25, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 8:15-17 When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. … Continue reading →

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Death; September 7, 2021

Posted on September 11, 2021 by jgarrott

John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” I have … Continue reading →

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Bold Prayer; May 20, 2021

Posted on May 23, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Kings 18:37 “Answer me, O Lord, answer me, so these people will know that you, O Lord, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again.” Elijah’s motive was never his own fame or glory, but rather … Continue reading →

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Fulfilling the Purposes of God; April 7, 2021

Posted on April 9, 2021 by jgarrott

John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. Here we have the motivation for John writing his Gospel, … Continue reading →

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God’s Plan of Salvation; April 3, 2021

Posted on April 5, 2021 by jgarrott

John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. It has always struck me that Jesus’ death was a deliberate act on His part. That … Continue reading →

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Salvation; April 2, 2021

Posted on April 4, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 23:42-43 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. ” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” This is of course a very famous incident, but … Continue reading →

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False Witness; March 31, 2021

Posted on April 1, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:60-61 But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward and declared, “This fellow said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” I was … Continue reading →

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Evangelism: March 11, 2021

Posted on March 13, 2021 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 is in some ways a difficult passage. We don’t like the idea of … Continue reading →

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Dinner Invitation; March 4, 2021

Posted on March 6, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 22:14 “For many are invited, but few are chosen.” This is a famous saying of Jesus, but generally quoted out of context. The deciding point in whether someone was chosen was very simply their acceptance of the invitation. It … Continue reading →

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